Jorge Martin's move to Aprilia for the 2025 season has caused a stir in the MotoGP paddock. And while many observers have welcomed this choice, it is now Alex Criville, 500cc world champion in 1999, who is supporting the Spaniard.
With his transfer to Aprilia for the 2025 MotoGP season, George Martin made a strategic choice after being left out of the factory team DucatiA decision approved by the former 1999 world champion, Alex Criville, who sees great potential in this new adventure.
« What Jorge Martin wanted, It was going to the factory team, of course. Since that was impossible, because they signed Marc Marquez, I think the Aprilia option is good", declared Criville during his intervention in the podcast Dura la Vita relayed by motorcyslesports.
He added that Martin has the talent and experience to succeed with the Noale brand: " Jorge Martin is a world champion; he is a beast, and he is very good. Possibly, after Marc Marquez, he is the second fastest rider on the grid for me, alongside Pecco Bagnaia. He will bring his skills and experience there. He is 26 years old, has a long road ahead of him, and I think it will do well on the Aprilia"
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« Aprilia the best choice Jorge Martin could make at this stage »
According to Criville, Aprilia represents a smart bet for Martin, although some challenges are to be expected: “ it's probably the third strongest team on the grid. Beyond Ducati, I have doubts about KTM, but Aprilia is a fast bike – Aleix Espargaró showed it, Maverick Viñales showed it. She has potential, she has speed"
Criville acknowledged, however, that consistency could be a problem: " With Jorge Martin's spectacular driving, he can make it work. - not consistently, because there will be tracks where he will struggle. But he could surprise us. It is the best choice that Jorge Martín could make at this stage"
The challenge is immense, but with the potential ofAprilia RS-GP and the competitive approach of Jorge Martin, the year 2025 promises to be captivating.
