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Aprilia has named Jorge Martin’s replacement for the Portuguese GP
Aprilia has appointed Lorenzo Savadori to replace injured Jorge Martin at the MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix this weekend due to Martin’s shoulder injury.
Martin is currently recovering from surgery on his shoulder and will not be participating in the penultimate round of the campaign.
Test rider Savadori will step in for Martin at Portimao and is eager to continue developing the bike after positive testing in Jerez.
This will mark Savadori’s third consecutive race weekend and his 12th of the season, as Martin has been limited to only six rounds due to injuries.
Aprilia is aiming to bounce back in Portugal after a challenging weekend in Malaysia, with expectations of returning to their strong form at the circuit.
Marco Bezzecchi, who had a podium at Portimao in 2023, is also looking forward to the races and hopes to close out the season on a high note.
