Jorge Martin, current leader of the MotoGP championship, gets back on his Ducati this weekend at Assen after recently announcing his move to Aprilia for the next two seasons. Interviewed by AS.com, the “Martinator” shared his thoughts on this change and expressed his expectations for his treatment by Ducati until the end of the season. A brand that should begin to resign itself to losing its long-time ally Pramac. The recruitment of Marc Marquez will definitely have been very expensive...
« It was crazy, " said George Martin talking about the last few weeks. “ It's perhaps more important for the media with all these driver changes, but ultimately it's just a signing. It's clear that there will be a lot of changes next year, but not much is changing at the moment. We have a very important year ahead of us and we have to work. I took a lot of weight off my shoulders. »
Martin hopes that his choice to join Aprilia will not affect his treatment at Ducati. “ I will work like a Ducati rider and try to fight for victory. I hope they won't do anything against me and will give me the same weapons as Pecco to fight for the World Championship »
Jorge Martin: “ I hope Ducati will not do anything against me and will give me the same weapons as Pecco to fight for the World Championship »
Otherwise, Pramac seems to have decided to associate with Yamaha for the next season, according to Sky Sport Italia. This decision would end two decades of partnership with Ducati. The official announcement is expected soon.
This change will have significant impacts on the driver market. Franco Morbidelli, currently at Pramac, may have to look for a new team despite his efforts to gain the trust of his current team. Fermin Aldeguer would be left with only two potential options (Gresini or VR46), while it is expected that Morbidelli joins VR46.
Si Pramac go to Yamaha , this will mean two additional machines on the starting grid, potentially accelerating the development of the YZR-M1 thanks to the numerous concessions put in place in the regulations. Yamaha will thus find a satellite team after two seasons with only its two factory motorcycles, which could be beneficial for the development of one of the currently less competitive motorcycles.
While George Martin prepares to fight for the title at Assen, the MotoGP paddock is in turmoil with major changes on the horizon for the 2025 season.
