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Jorge Martin’s Shock Confession: Historic Moments Against Ducati!
MotoGP’s most exciting stories include the events surrounding Jorge Martin, who was shaken by a lack of trust revealed in 2022 with his Ducati. The Spanish pilot experienced a huge shock after signing a contract for Enea Bastianini and then being rejected by the team’s subsequent decision not to want him, which became one of the most critical turning points in his motorcycle career.
2022 Lack of Trust Emerges
In an interview on the Gypsy Tales podcast, Jorge Martin admitted that he had signed a contract for factory pilot status in 2023 in 2022 and then was told by the team, “You’re not coming to the team; we want another rider.” This raised serious doubts about Martin's future with Ducati.
"In 2022, I had already signed the contract to be a factory pilot in 2023, and at one point they told me, 'You’re not coming to the team; we don’t want you, we want another rider.'"
At the time, Martin was riding with the Pramac team, accepting the situation because the Pramac team had provided him with a factory motorcycle and he continued to compete happily. However, his success in challenging for the championship in 2023 and his approach in races motivated him to return to the factory team.
Missed Championship Opportunity and Move to Aprilia
Martin, who had gained a significant lead in the championship battle in the final races, failed to achieve a return to the factory team after the team signed another rider, making his move to the Aprilia Racing Team inevitable.
Martin emphasized that contracts meant nothing for major manufacturers and that drivers played games with them, believing this was a strategy against him. Although he would have been eligible for promotion to the Ducati factory team if he had won the world championship at the final race of 2023, the Valencia Grand Prix, had Pecco Bagnaia achieved his second world championship title, this opportunity disappeared.
Starting Fresh with Yamaha
Ultimately, Martin, who accepted the Aprilia contract for a second year, is preparing to compete in the Yamaha factory team starting from the next season after all the turmoil and disagreements, and this shows Jorge Martin opening a new page in his career that will be written in gold letters in MotoGP history.
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