After a historic 2024 season, Jorge Martin, MotoGP World Champion, is preparing to take on a new challenge in 2025 by joining the Aprilia factory team. Becoming the first rider to win the title with a satellite team, Pramac Ducati, was just one step in his incredible rise. Now, the 26-year-old Spanish driver wants to prove that he can shine within an official structure and defend his title in the premier category.
With three Grand Prix victories, twelve additional podiums and seven sprint triumphs,
Martin dominated a thrilling 2024 season. His championship victory is the culmination of a journey that began in 2021, when he achieved his first MotoGP victory in his rookie season. “ Very few riders reach MotoGP,
but even fewer access a factory team. It's a dream to be able to achieve this », Confided
Martin in an interview with AS.
By joining Apriliahe succeeds
Aleix Espargaróemblematic figure of the team and driving force of its transformation. “ I can never be captain like Aleix. He led Aprilia from nothing to victories and the fight for the championship. But I can accept this responsibility », recognizes
Jorge Martin.
Jorge Martin :
« I can never be captain like Aleix Espargaró, but… »
Martin knows that the task will be difficult. AlthoughAprilia has progressed spectacularly in recent years, the RS-GP remains a notch below the formidable Ducati Desmosedici. « My goal is clear: take this bike to the highest level. I will do everything in my power to achieve this. »
By joining the factory team, Jorge Martin is at the heart of the development ofAprilia. Succeed to
Espargaro will not be an easy task, and
Jorge Martin admits that he would have liked to go part of the way with his elder and friend in the box
Aprilia : « If I had decided to switch to this brand earlier, I'm sure Aleix would have extended it for at least one more year. Finally he resigned before I made the decision. » By taking charge of the testing department Honda
…
While 2025 promises to be an ultra-competitive season, with a Ducati always dominant,
KTM mobilized and
Fabio Quartararo seeking to revive
Yamaha, Martin will have to prove that he is up to this new challenge.
2024 marked the entry of Jorge Martin in the history of MotoGP. In 2025, it will tackle a new chapter, that of the construction of a factory project with
Aprilia. If his talent and determination are confirmed, the “Martinator” could well redefine the future of the Italian brand and continue to write his own destiny in the legend of MotoGP.
