Breaking News: Jorge Martín Announces Departure from Ducat
Jorge Martín, the 2024 MotoGP World Champion, has confirmed his decision to leave Ducati and join Aprilia for the 2025 season. This move marks a surprising end to his journey with Ducati’s Pramac Racing team, where he achieved record-breaking success this year. Martín expressed confidence in his decision, stating it aligns with his career aspirations, despite Ducati’s dominance in MotoGP.
The decision came after Ducati chose Marc Márquez over Martín for its factory team, leaving Martín to seek opportunities elsewhere. He will replace Aleix Espargaró at Aprilia, bringing his championship-winning experience to the team as they aim to challenge Ducati’s supremacy. Martín emphasized that his decision was not driven by resentment but by his desire to pursue new challenges and fulfill his ambitions【10】【11】.
This change is expected to reshape the MotoGP landscape for 2025, with Martín joining an Aprilia team eager to close the performance gap with Ducati and other top contenders【12】.
