Aleix Espargaró has expressed his excitement at seeing Jorge Martin win the MotoGP world champion title. The Spanish driver, who will retire at the end of the season, believes that his friend has all the qualities to succeed. However, he also expressed his fears about Martin adapting to the Aprilia motorcycle in 2025.
Aleix Espargarópilot
Aprilia and close friend of Jorge
Martinexpressed his support for the pilot of
Pramac MotoGP to win the world title this season. Before the grand finale at BarcelonaMartin has a comfortable lead of 24 points
on the current champion, Pecco Bagnaia. Espargaró, who could see his friend win the title, is convinced that
Martin deserves this victory, but also shared his concerns for the coming season.
« It makes me very happy“, said Espargaro
at Motosprint, referring to the possible victory of
Martin. « But it also scares me, because it won't be easy. After so much time at Ducati, with a winning bike, arriving at Aprilia with a totally different concept is not easy.. » Indeed, in 2025, Martin will leave Ducati
to join Apriliaa significant transition that represents a major challenge.
Aleix Espargaró: « Jorge Martin is my best friend and leaving him my motorcycle is a dream »
Despite these concerns, Aleix Espargaró
fully supports his friend: “ he's my best friend and leaving him my motorcycle is a dream“, he added. The Spanish driver will retire after the race
Barcelonaa symbolic event since he could see his Aprilia will sport the number 1 if Martin wins the championship.
Espargaro is convinced that
Martinwho has already proven his speed in recent races, will win his first world title. “ Jorge will win“, he affirmed, emphasizing the domination of
Martin et
Bagnaia on other drivers. “ The difference between them and the others is impressiveit reminds me of the legendary duels of past eras. »
Martinfor his part, dreams of proving
Ducati that he deserved his place as a factory driver, after being passed over three times in favor of other drivers. After signing with
Aprilia following the decision of
Ducati to choose Marc Marquezhe intends to end the season with a decisive victory.
