Jorge Martin has decided to leave the Ducati stable at the end of 2024 to join Aprilia as a factory rider for 2025 MotoGP season.
The Noale factory announced the news at 6pm on Monday evening after the Mugello Test had ended. The breaking story that Martin joins Aprilia ends speculation about the 2023 runner-up’s potential move to the factory Ducati outfit, which was heavily mooted ahead of the Italian GP.
It could only be Jorge Martin the ideal rider to ensure continuity after the announcement of Aleix Espargaro’s retirement, who has always been Martin’s friend and mentor. Martin has signed a multi-year contract with Aprilia Racing starting in 2025, and the Team and the entire Piaggio Group welcome a rider who best represents the desire to establish himself at the top of MotoGP.
MASSIMO RIVOLA: “A path of unstoppable growth, Jorge is a building block to reach the goal we are all looking for with great hunger at Aprilia Racing. Thanks to Dr. Michele Colaninno for this opportunity, we spoke last night and without wasting any time we made the decision.”
[Note: The story is as per press release]