The transfer of Jorge Martin to Aprilia for the 2025 season caused a stir in the MotoGP paddock. And if many observers have welcomed this choice, it is now Alex Criville, 500cc world champion in 1999, who supports the Spaniard.
With his transfer to Aprilia for the 2025 MotoGP season, Jorge Martin made a strategic choice after being removed from the factory team
Ducati. A decision approved by the former 1999 world champion, Alex Criville, who sees great potential in this new adventure.
« What Jorge Martin wanted, it was going to the factory teamOf course. Since this was impossible, because they signed Marc Marquez, I think the Aprilia option is good“, declared Criville during his intervention in the Dura la Vita podcast relayed by motorcyslesports.
He added that Martin has the talent and experience to succeed with the Noale brand: “ Jorge Martin is a world champion; he's a beast, and he's very good. Possibly, after Marc Marquez, he is the second fastest driver on the grid for me,
alongside Pecco Bagnaia. He will bring his skills and experience there. He is 26 years old, a long road ahead of him, and I think it will do well on the Aprilia. »
« Aprilia the best choice Jorge Martin could make at this point »
According to Criville, Aprilia represents a smart bet for Martineven if certain challenges are to be expected: “ it's probably the third strongest team on the grid. Beyond Ducati, I have doubts about KTM, but Aprilia is a fast bike – Aleix Espargaró showed it, Maverick Viñales showed it.
She has potential, she has speed. »
Criville recognized, however, that regularity could pose a problem: “ with Jorge Martin's spectacular driving, he can make it work – not consistently, because there will be tracks where he will struggle. But he could surprise us. This is the best choice Jorge Martín could make at this point. »
The challenge is immense, but with the potential ofAprilia
RS-GP and the competitive approach of Jorge
Martinthe year 2025 promises to be captivating.
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