Spanish legend Jorge Lorenzo has struck again. With his legendary candor that has already shaken more than one paddock, the five-time world champion delivered a scathing analysis of the MotoGP season, unearthing truths that many prefer to sweep under the rug. Overperformance, technical culture clashes, injuries, and internal conflicts: Lorenzo revealed it all, unfiltered—and it stings.
Lorenzo starts strong: "If we could predict this championship, we'd all be millionaires!" And behind the punchline, the Spaniard gets straight to the point: two riders have shattered expectations — Alex Marquez et Marco Bezzecchi.
Alex Marquez ? : “ fast right from the preseason ", ultra-effective on the GP24. Bezzecchi ? : “ Who would have thought he would adapt so quickly to Aprilia and win three races? »
Jorge Lorenzo He even announces his intentions: these two are ready to play in the same league as Marc Marquez et Peter Acosta.
And otherwise, Aprilia at the level of Ducati ? Lorenzo He said YES, and he stands by it. In a paddock where Ducati is often considered to be in a class of its own. Lorenzo overturns the table:
« Aprilia is now at the same level as Ducati. On some circuits, they are even in front. »
He even goes so far as to claim that Marc Marquez would also gain on a Aprilia — a statement that is sure to cause a stir in Borgo Panigale.
The Jorge Martin case according to Jorge Lorenzo: a talent shattered by 30 fractures
This is surely the hardest part of his analysis. Lorenzo highlights a problem that many downplay:
« Jorge Martin has 30 fractures. When you're never at 100% and you miss crucial kilometers… MotoGP destroys you »
The Spaniard reminds us of a cruel truth: talent is not enough if your body can no longer keep up.
While Bezzecchi enjoys a year without injuries and maximum track time, Martin must manage constant pain and overly rapid recoveries.
According to Lorenzo : " Martin needs to take it easy. Be careful. Go back step by step. Otherwise, he risks something even worse. »
Then he discusses his vision of modern MotoGP: a sport that breaks bodies and egos. Lorenzo He insists: today, riders must be complete athletes. Ultra-physical motorcycles, demanding aerodynamics, complex electronics, almost impossible adaptation from one brand to another… And he knows what he's talking about.
« Finding the right motorcycle for you… it's a puzzle. When everything doesn't line up, you get lost.Lorenzo even mentions his painful time at Honda : " like Martin todayI never adapted. I never rode at my own level. »
With biting irony, he concluded: I'm here to enjoy the sun and watch motorcycles.. » Translation: he observes, analyzes, and continues to understand this sport better than anyone… even from the sidelines.
After this outing, it's impossible to see the season in the same way: Aprilia is no longer an outsider. Alex Marquez et Bezzecchi are serious threats. Martin His career hinges on his ability to heal. And the MotoGP is a sport where suffering is as strategic as speed.
