Jorge Martin, Aprilia Racing MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin believes Aprilia has made the "biggest" leap in recent years with its 2025 prototype.
Martin is joining Aprilia next year after clinching his first title with a Pramac Ducati, the Spaniard having been snubbed for a promotion to the factory team in favour of Marc Marquez .
Madrid native Martin got his first taste of the Aprilia in the post-season test at Barcelona and completed 77 laps during the test, finishing a second behind pacesetter Alex Marquez .
Although his contractual situation means he is not allowed to speak in detail about the bike until the start of next year, Martin acknowledged that the Noale-based manufacturer had taken a significant step forward with the prototype that he and Marco Bezzecchi will ride in 2025.
"I can’t say much about the bike, but the look on my face was seen by all of you who were there," Martin told Motorsport.com. "I was happy, and I don’t think I could be happier than at Aprilia anywhere else.
"I think the new package is very interesting, and the jump the bike has made is the biggest in recent years. The potential is high and it looks very good." Jorge Martin, Aprilia Racing Photo by: Gold and Goose / Motorsport Images
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