Jorge Martin's latest interview with Ducati reveals a mixture of emotions: gratitude towards the Italian brand, enthusiasm for his new challenge at Aprilia and a certain nostalgia that anchors the feeling that all this is just goodbye...
The event “Campioni in Festa”, organized by Ducati in Bologna, marked the last appearance of George Martin as a rider for the Italian brand. The 2024 MotoGP world champion was grateful to Ducati for the opportunities it has given him, while looking towards his future at Aprilia, where he hopes to take on a new challenge.
During his speech, Martin expressed his gratitude to Ducati for his support throughout his career in MotoGP : " Being at Ducati as world champion is something beautiful. I have only words of thanks for Ducati for giving me the chance to get to MotoGP and fight for two world titles »
This season, crowned by its first title, was marked by resounding victories and a fierce fight against Pecco BagnaiaTired but satisfied, the Spaniard said he wanted to enjoy a moment of rest before embarking on his new adventure.
Martin is now looking towards his future at Aprilia, a step he considers both ambitious and stimulating: “ it will be a good challenge, it will be difficult especially at the beginning, but I think my potential and that of the bike are high. I don't think I'll be the man to beat. Pecco will be, he is the favorite. I want to start and improve every day. If I have the opportunity to win, I will take it. »
Jorge Martin: “ I have only words of thanks for Ducati »
After promising tests on the RS-GP, Martin seems confident but realistic about the challenges that await him in this new team.
Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati, has not ruled out the idea of a future return of Martin : " Nobody wants the driver who wins the championship to change teams., but that's how it is. We love Jorge very much, who knows what will happen in two years... The relationship ends very well, and I think he really appreciated that we supported him all the way.. »
If a return to Ducati remains a distant hypothesis, the two parties seem to have maintained strong ties, which could facilitate a possible reunion.
While Ducati continues to dominate MotoGP, George Martin now has the mission to challenge this supremacy with ApriliaThe Italian brand will have to provide him with a high-performance motorcycle, and Martin will have to, as he proved in 2024, make the difference when he is in optimal technical conditions.
With two years ahead of him at Aprilia, Jorge Martin is preparing to write a new chapter in his career, where he aims not only to compete with Ducati, but also to prove that it can be competitive with another manufacturer.
