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Aprilia has announced that it has signed Jorge Martin for the 2025 MotoGP season amid reports that Marc Marquez has secured the coveted factory Ducati position. Martin has been intent on riding with a works team next season and Italian reports published last weekend that Ducati had chosen him to partner Francesco Bagnaia. However, Marc […]
Martin has been pursuing a ride with a works team for next season and reports indicated Ducati had chosen him to partner with Francesco Bagnaia. However, Marquez mentioned at Mugello that the Pramac ride Martin is leaving was not an option, leading Ducati to change its decision. Marquez has performed well since joining a Gresini Ducati in 2024, and Ducati was keen on retaining him. Aprilia has hastened discussions with Martin after Ducati withdrew its offer to sign the current MotoGP championship leader. Martin will take over for Pol Espargaro, who is retiring from MotoGP and likely moving to a testing role with Honda in 2025. With Martin’s move to Aprilia, it seems almost certain that Marquez will be announced as a Ducati rider soon, leaving Bastianini to search for another seat.
