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Jorge Martin’s Ducati-to-Aprilia switch has started badly. But how are all the other winter ride swappers doing?
Nine MotoGP riders changed teams during the off-season, with six of them also switching bike manufacturers. The first contact with new surroundings during pre-season testing in Barcelona, Sepang, and Buriram can provide crucial insights for the upcoming season. The highest-profile switch was Jorge Martin joining Aprilia after leaving Ducati, although he faced challenges with injuries hindering his pre-season testing. Enea Bastianini transitioned from Ducati to Tech3 KTM, navigating a complicated adaptation to the KTM RC16 with some promising improvements at the Buriram test but acknowledging the need for significant adjustments in his riding style. Miguel Oliveira moved from Trackhouse Aprilia to Pramac Yamaha, experiencing difficulties in achieving consistent lap time progression but remaining optimistic with his Pramac crew going into the season opener.
