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Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola believes Jorge Martin’s MotoGP 2025 move to Aprilia will dispel the rumours surrounding his future and take “a weight off his shoulders”. On Monday evening Aprilia officially announced Martin as its new signing on a multi-year deal, replacing Aleix Espargaro, who will retire at the end of the 2024 season. Events […]
Aprilia announced Martin as its new signing on a multi-year deal, replacing Aleix Espargaro who will retire at the end of the 2024 season. Despite appearing poised for a works Ducati seat, Martin chose to join Aprilia over Ducati’s offer. Aprilia Racing CEO, Massimo Rivola, expressed satisfaction with Martin’s decision and believes it alleviates any uncertainty surrounding Martin’s future prospects. Rivola noted that Martin’s availability on the market was unexpected but considers him a top signing for Aprilia. While Martin’s teammate has yet to be revealed, Rivola expressed a preference to retain Maverick Vinales for a strong team pairing in the championship.
