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Simon Patterson, Valentin Khorounzhiy and Matt Beer gather for an emergency extra episode of The Race MotoGP Podcast to explain what changed and why it happened so quickly
In a surprising turn of events, Ducati’s 2025 MotoGP factory line-up plan has been completely rearranged, with Marc Marquez securing a works seat and championship leader Jorge Martin making a move to Aprilia. Special episode of The Race MotoGP Podcast, featuring Simon Patterson, Valentin Khorounzhiy, and Matt Beer, dissects the rapid changes and the reasons behind them, including the swift action taken by Aprilia to secure Martin. Various angles are explored, from how Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia will coexist at Ducati to the expectations placed on Aprilia with Martin’s arrival, as well as the implications for other riders like Enea Bastianini and Maverick Vinales. For further insights, the podcast episode can be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
