Aprilia’s stunning deal to sign MotoGP series leader 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Jorge Martin came as a huge surprise after it appeared he was positioned to win the battle to become 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Francesco Bagnaia’s team-mate at Ducati.

That privilege instead went the 🐈way of Marc Marquez, who will join the Lenovo Ducati team in 2025, while Martin will replace Aleix Espargaro whoꦿ is set to retire after this season.

Playing a pivotal role in Martin joining Aprilia was Espargaro, who admits he did his best to convince Martin on the Sunday night following the Italian MotoGꦍP at Mugello.

Espargaro said: “It was quite a unique situation🔯 really. After🌄 the race Jorge and his manager realised that his option to go to Ducati was not as clear as they thought.

“So he started to talk with different brands, different manufacturers and he came to my motorhome; we talked until midnight and I just tried to convince h🧜im that Aprilia was t♋he best option for him because I know how high the potential of Aprilia is, how good the team is and I know his talent.

“So I knew that the perfect place for him was Aprilia. I convinced him and Massimo was💟 really clever to prepare everything very quickly.

“It was a really nice opportunity for Aprilia and one we didn’t t📖hink would happen. For me it is a dream to have Jorge🧸 on my bike next year.”

Asked if🐻 he expected Martin to make Aprilia title contenders, Espargaro has no doubts tha🌸t will be the case.

Espargaro added: “I will put my money on it that he does it. It seemsꦓ that since I joined Aprilia eight years ago we haven’t stopped growing. 

“I🤡 have won a few races in recent years and he has a lot of talent, a loꦦt of hunger and is young.

“Everyone in Noale is super excited to have one of the ဣstrongest riders in 🎶the field.”

🌞While Aprilia has Martin locked in for the next two seasons, securing Maverick Vinales has proven difficult ꧑so far.

Vinales is still conဣtemplating his future, but admits the addition of Martin has made 𓆉him happy for the Italian manufacturer.

“I’m happy for Martin, I’m happy for A🦩prilia,” said Vinales. “He is a great rider and he is showing a lot of potential on the Ducati.

“I’m happy for tꦫhe team and they deserve another top rider. I’m happy Aprilia was able to take Martin in a late moment. We will see the level next year.”