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Aprilia targets Jorge Martin’s opening four MotoGP races with the team “as a test” in a bid to acclimatise him to his new team.
Following a challenging start to the season with a torrid crash leading to hand and foot fractures, the reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Martin is set to make his debut for Aprilia at the season opener in Thailand. Aprilia anticipates that Martin will need the first four races to adapt to the new RS-GP 25, considering the team’s recent improvements. Team manager Paolo Bonora emphasized the importance of providing Martin with a solid base setup, given his limited testing time due to the injury. Despite the setbacks, Aprilia managed to successfully complete their pre-season testing, with Martin ready to defend his MotoGP crown at the upcoming race in Thailand on February 28th. Bonora expressed confidence in Martin’s abilities, recognizing the challenge of transitioning to a new bike in MotoGP but affirming the team’s dedication to supporting him throughout the season.
