Aleix Espargaro believes Jorge Martin could be profitable at Aprilia in MotoGP as a result of he gained on it with out “a sliver of the expertise” champion riders like him have.
Reigning MotoGP world champion Martin strikes to the manufacturing unit Aprilia squad for the approaching season having been denied a step to the works Ducati staff.
Martin, who beat Francesco Bagnaia to the 2024 crown on a Pramac-run GP24, has already dominated out defending his title in 2025 in his first 12 months on the RS-GP.
However Espargaro, who gained three grands prix with Aprilia earlier than retiring on the finish of 2024, believes the very fact he was capable of be aggressive on the RS-GP leaves little doubt about Martin’s potential.
“I’ve at all times believed that we will battle for the world championship with Aprilia and I say this with the utmost sincerity,” Espargaro, who will function a Honda take a look at rider in 2025, stated in a DAZN documentary.
“I don’t have even a sliver of the expertise that those that have fought for the title possess, and but I managed to win races with this bike, I’ve obtained pole positions and set data on many tracks.
“I’m not saying that Jorge will be capable to do it this 12 months, however he will definitely be capable to have his say.”
Martin examined the RS-GP for the primary time final November in Barcelona, with Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola noting on the time that the Spaniard’s suggestions was extra optimistic than anticipated.
He will probably be joined by Marco Bezzecchi in 2025, whereas Fabiano Sterlacchini replaces Honda-bound Romano Albesiano as technical director.
Espargaro additionally warned that Pedro Acosta will probably be a menace on the entrance of the sector in 2025, even when the Ducati remains to be “at the moment a lot superior to the others”.
“My former staff is doing a fantastic job, however KTM can take pleasure in an unimaginable star like Pedro.
“So, no doubt he will probably be among the many title contenders – though the Desmosedici is at the moment a lot superior to the others.”
