As the 2024 financial year draws to a close, Jorge Martin can look back on a landmark year in which he achieved his dream of becoming MotoGP World Champion with Prima Pramac. After a disappointment in 2023 and Ducati's decision to favour Marc Marquez, Martin found immense satisfaction before joining Aprilia, where he hopes to leave a lasting mark. But already with this interview, he is making an impression.
George Martin ends 2024 with a season that will remain forever etched in his memory. Becoming MotoGP world champion with the team Prima Pramac was the fulfillment of a dream for the Spaniard. Martin has proven his worth. In 2025, he will wear the colors ofAprilia, ready to write his name in a new page of MotoGP history.
In an interview with the podcast I have a plan, George Martin returned to the emotions experienced after his victory in Barcelona: " When you win, you remember everything you fought for to get to this day.. On November 17th, I realized my big dream. At first, there is a lot of joy, but then it all fades and I just want to disconnect and absorb it all, because I haven't yet realized that I'm MotoGP world champion »
Martin also shared the doubts that haunted him throughout his career: “ When I was a kid, I always dreamed of being a MotoGP champion. But over the years, I had de many doubts, seeing how this world works, with its problems and its sometimes unfair dynamics, the mafia that exists in the world of sport. Winning this year was very difficult, but I did it, and This gives me a lot of confidence for the future »
Jorge Martin: “ I was paranoid, even wondering if there was a conspiracy to keep me from reaching the finish line »
He recounted the stress of the last round in Catalonia: " In the last half-turn, all I could think about was not stopping the bike.. I was paranoid, I even wondered if there was a conspiracy to keep me from reaching the finish line. At the last corner, I cried when I saw the checkered flag. The emotion was immense. »
Martin also spoke about the financial sacrifices needed to reach MotoGP, stressing the importance of his talent in limiting costs: " in my third year In the Red Bull Rookies Cup, if I hadn't won, I would never have raced again. I was 13, I changed my diet, lost weight, and I won. But to access MotoGP without paying a euro is extremely difficult. »
He also discussed his injuries, including a fall at Portimao in 2021 : " I fell and the first memory I have is the face of Dr. Angel Charte. I felt no pain because I was sedated. It took me 12-15 minutes before I woke up, then I asked what happened. I didn't remember anything.. They took me to the hospital, where I spent two very bad nights before going to Barcelona for surgery. I was broken. I thought about stopping because of the pain, but once operated, I changed my mindset and started running again »
In 2025, Martin will debut with Aprilia, next to Marco Bezzecchi. On January 16th, they will unveil their RS-GP at an event in Milan. Martin, who is expected to wear the number 1, will be hoping to defend their title with the same determination. The season promises to be exciting, and expectations are high for this promising duo.
