Jorge Martin

Aprilia’s MotoGP pre-season testing at Sepang has been a rollercoaster of developments, with reigning champion Jorge Martin suffering a major crash that led to injuries and surgery. As Martin focuses on recovery, Aprilia’s test rider Lorenzo Savadori has vowed to refine the bike, ensuring Martin returns to an improved machine. Meanwhile, a controversy has erupted between Aprilia and Michelin regarding the cause of the crash, adding another layer of intrigue to the upcoming season.

Reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Martin has shared his thoughts on who he believes is the favorite to win the 2025 title – and it’s not himself or Marc Marquez, despite the latter joining the powerful Ducati factory team. Instead, Martin sees Francesco "Pecco" Bagnaia as the rider to beat this season.