Ducati’s error in the rider market will turn rivals Aprilia into a threat for the MotoGP championship next year, they have been warned.
“Aprilia are not only making a machine which riders want to ride. Massimo has done a lot. From 2019 he has made it a factory team, every year since then it has made big progress.“And, they are famous for being loyal and looking after their riders. That’s what riders want.Aprilia moved very quickly and very shrewdly this week to tie Martin down, when it became clear he had lost out on the factory Ducati seat.
He narrowly missed out on the title to Pecco Bagnaia at the final round last year, but could go one better this time.