3 June 2024 - It could only be Jorge Martín the ideal rider to ensure continuity after the announcement of Aleix Espargaró's retirement, who has always been Martín's friend and mentor. Martín has signed a multi-year contract with Aprilia Racing starting in 2025; 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 (CEO Aprilia Racing): “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.”
Welcome in Aprilia Racing Jorge! – Aprilia facebook:
www.facebook.com/ApriliaItalia/videos/791755206400460
From left, Aleix Espargaro’, Jorge Martín #89 (current MotoGP leader after 7 races) along with Massimo Rivola. The news was communicated at the end of the MotoGP Official Test day at Mugello circuit.
Motogp.com video interview with Massimo Rivola:
www.motogp.com/it/videos/2024/06/03/il-ceo-aprilia-racconta-come-hanno-strappato-jorge-martin-a-ducati/500781
Who is Jorge Martín Almoguera: Spanish, born in Madrid in 1998, Moto3 World Champion in 2018. Moves to MotoGP in 2021; in 2023 he is 2nd on the MotoGP podium. He currently leads the overall standings for the 2024 season.
APRILIA:
www.aprilia.com/en_EN/aprilia-world/racing/welcome-jorge
