Aleix Espargaro believes Jorge Martin could be profitable at Aprilia in MotoGP as a result of he received on it with out “a sliver of the expertise” champion riders like him have.
Reigning MotoGP world champion Martin strikes to the manufacturing facility Aprilia squad for the approaching season having been denied a step to the works Ducati workforce.
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 received three grands prix with Aprilia earlier than retiring on the finish of 2024, believes the very fact he was in a position to be aggressive on the RS-GP leaves little doubt about Martin’s potential.
“I’ve all the time believed that we are able to struggle for the world championship with Aprilia and I say this with the utmost sincerity,” Espargaro, who will function a Honda check rider in 2025, mentioned 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 information 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 shall be joined by Marco Bezzecchi in 2025, whereas Fabiano Sterlacchini replaces Honda-bound Romano Albesiano as technical director.
Espargaro additionally warned that Pedro Acosta shall be a risk on the entrance of the sector in 2025, even when the Ducati continues to be “presently a lot superior to the others”.
“My former workforce is doing an important job, however KTM can take pleasure in an unimaginable star like Pedro.
“So, certainly he shall be among the many title contenders – though the Desmosedici is presently a lot superior to the others.”
