Aprilia Admits Jorge Martin Is Still Having Trouble With Nyetel With A New Motorbike

Jorge Martin tested the Aprilia RS-GP25 motorbike (Instagram/@89jorgemartin).

JAKARTA - Racer Jorge Martin is said to still not look comfortable with his new motorbike, RS-GP25 from the Aprilia manufacturer. This was revealed by one of the top commissioners of the Italian factory team, Massimo Rivola.

Jorge Martin will only join Aprilia in the 2025 competition season. However, before that, the rider had undergone an official test at the end of the season and rode a RS-GP25 motorbike.

After the test agenda, Rivola did not deny that Jorge Martin was still in the adaptation stage and made maximum efforts to spur his new mount. Moreover, since competing in MotoGP in 2021 he is used to Ducati Desmosedici.

"It feels positive and he (Jorge Martin) gives positive input than we expected."

"There are things that are better and have to be improved, but in general he really likes his motorbike," Rivola said as quoted by Speedweek, Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

"We sometimes see a bit of difficulty with his motorbike. However, we know what he wants," said a figure who was behind the success of the Ferrari team in Formula 1.

In the official MotoGP test, Martin was ranked 11th in the best time standings. At that time, Martin seemed still trying to control the bike well.

On the other hand, it is clear that Martin has not been able to comment on the Aprilia RS-GP25 motorbike because it is still under contract with Ducati until the end of this year.

However, for Rivola, he is free to talk about his new rider.

"He (Jorge Martin) and Marco (Bezzecchi) have the same analysis. So, the direction is clear. Both started the test with a 2024 motorbike, they then switched to a new bike."

"It looks like the RS-GP25 is better. So, it's not impossible that we will move forward," said Rivola optimistically.