Jorge Martin, the brand new MotoGP world champion, is still on cloud nine after achieving an unprecedented feat by becoming the first rider to win a title with a satellite team. In an interview he analyzes his season, the mistakes that delayed his coronation, and expresses his gratitude to Ducati while preparing for the challenges of 2025.
George Martin, who has just been crowned 2024 MotoGP World Champion, is enjoying a season that will go down in history. At 26, he has achieved his “lifelong dream”, engraving his name on the coveted cup. To put my name on this fantastic cup was incredible. " he confides with emotion.
However, the road to the title was not without pitfalls, and he acknowledges that strategic errors could have cost him dearly. I would say above all Germany ", he recalls, where hasty decisions almost compromised his career. He also cites Misano, where a pit stop in the rain was miscalculated: " you follow Pecco and what he does, you do ».
Despite these missteps, Martin has surpassed Pecco Bagnaia, two-time defending champion, an achievement he considers a key moment of his season. Beating Pecco was special ", he admits, while dreaming of measuring himself against other MotoGP legends, such as Valentino Rossi, Marc Marquez or his childhood idol, Casey Stoner.
Jorge Martin: “ The value of a championship depends on the quality of the rivals »
Si George Martin considers that " The value of a championship depends on the quality of the rivals ", he does not hide that the current level is very high. " With riders like Marquez and Pecco, the competition is fierce. ", which he believes gives his title a special significance. Yet he acknowledges that the marketing aura of legends like Valentino Rossi remains unrivaled: " It will be almost impossible to reach the numbers achieved with Valentino Rossi he said.
As he leaves Ducati for a new adventure in 2025, Martin expresses deep gratitude to the Italian brand. Ducati gave me the opportunity to get to MotoGP, they always trusted me and offered a competitive motorcycle " he says on AS. With these " same weapons as Pecco and Enea ", he was able to prove his worth on the track.
Looking to the future, George Martin is preparing for an era dominated by a Ducati still formidable, with an impressive duo formed by Pecco Bagnaia et Marc Marquez that holds the top spot. " Right now I see Pecco as the favorite, along with Marc ", he acknowledges, while including himself in the Top 3 contenders for 2025.
This historic world champion, both humble and ambitious, seems ready to write a new chapter, continuing to challenge the best and climb the ladder in the world of MotoGP.
