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Has his pre-season injury denied Jorge Martin a Valentino Rossi-level shock title charge? Matt Beer can’t help but think so…
The launch crash and subsequent training accident setbacks for Jorge Martin on his 2025 Aprilia MotoGP bike were a major blow for both him and Aprilia. Despite this setback, MotoGP 2025 seemed poised to continue without him, with the spotlight on reigning champion Ducati and the formidable duo of Marc Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia. However, considering the strong performance of Ai Ogura and Trackhouse on the Aprilia at the Buriram opener, it’s intriguing to imagine what a proven world champion could achieve on that bike. Martin’s potential to challenge Bagnaia and the Marquez brothers adds a layer of excitement and unpredictability to the season. While it’s uncertain when Martin will make his season debut, his eventual presence on the grid promises to shake up the championship standings and potentially create a thrilling narrative akin to Valentino Rossi’s title win with Yamaha in 2005.
