Jorge Martin took his first steps as a MotoGP rider during the MotoGP post-season testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Aprilia. Since he won his first title in the premier category with the Ducati from the Pramac team, the Spaniard had less than 48 hours to celebrate a long-sought success, change the chip and wore their new colors, achieving the feat of taking No. 1 to Noale –although he has not yet confirmed if he will use it or keep it #89-.
Thus, the one from San Sebastián de los Reyes finished his first day in RS-GP and did so with a good feeling. Of course, he crashed for the first time on his new machine, in the critical turn 5 of Montmeló, but he finished with the eleventh fastest time of the day, in 1:39.859. with which he finished one second behind the best time, Alex Marquez. With this he beat his new garage partner, also a newcomer Marco Bezzecchi13th with a time of 1:39.995.
After the test day, Martín was unable to speak to the media due to impediments from Ducati, with whom he has a contract until the last day of 2024. However, the international feat was able to capture his first words after riding the Apriliain which he highlighted good sensations and that the front axle was better than that of the Desmosedici.
But beyond that, those who were able to tell about the day were Fabiano Sterlacchini, new technical director of the transalpinesand Massimo Rivola, CEO of Aprilia Racing. The latter emphasized that Martín offered more positive feedback than expected, although he also acknowledged that they needed to work on weak areas during the winter.which were noted in the scares that the motorcycle caused on several occasions in Madrid.
“The impressions were super positive. In fact, he gave us more positive feedback than we expected. » Rivola began by telling the official website of MotoGP. “Obviously there are things that need to be improved. But, in general, it's a bike that he really likes. Sometimes we've seen him fight with it on TV, So I think we have an idea of what he wants. And it's also interesting to see that Marco had very similar comments, so I think the direction to go is clear.”
Additionally, Rivola pointed out that the prototype for the upcoming campaign appears to be a step forward from the bike they rode. Aleix Espargaro either Maverick Vinales this year: “Both riders started with the 2024 bike then moved to the 2025 bike. And It seems that the handling of the RS-GP 25 is better than last year. So maybe we can take another step in that direction. Obviously I can't tell you which one, but again, I'm very positive and happy with today.”
Subsequently, he reaffirmed the unity that existed in the box from the first moment despite the new incorporations: “Since yesterday [lunes previo al test]it was impressive to see the unity between everyone. I saw a team already united, as if they had been working together for a long time. I was very happy to see this kind of feeling. But especially after the test day, the impressions are good. And that means that in winter we will have great motivation to continue attacking.”
“It’s unique to also have Sterlacchini in his role as technical director, as well as a new head coach. [Daniele Romagnoli, que también acompaña a MartÃn desde Pramac] and also some mechanics [uno de ellos también de MartÃn, David Galacho]. These are big changes for a big challenge“, he concluded.
