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Post by Diego the toe clipper on May 31, 2024 9:37:51 GMT
I think Marc is rejecting Pramac on the basis that they will almost certainly be running satelite Yamahas next year. |
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Post by beefus on May 31, 2024 12:29:06 GMT
Most seem to accept that Ducati have chosen Martin for the red bike. Given his results since 2023, I'd say so too....he deserves it. |
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Post by Diego the toe clipper on Jun 3, 2024 15:04:11 GMT
Aleix confirmed as test rider for HRC and Mir reportedly considering retirement too.
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Post by mekon on Jun 3, 2024 15:14:51 GMT
Auto sport are reporting Marquez to big red.
Martin to leave Ducati.
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Post by neilf on Jun 3, 2024 15:20:58 GMT
Auto sport are reporting Marquez to big red. Martin to leave Ducati. If that is the case, Martin to Aprilia? |
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Post by mekon on Jun 3, 2024 15:48:02 GMT
Well if he thinks he's factory material? But then again people want to leave HRC. No factory spot at Yamaha or KTM.
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Post by neilf on Jun 3, 2024 16:17:39 GMT
Auto sport are reporting Marquez to big red. Martin to leave Ducati. If that is the case, Martin to Aprilia?Confirmed! This will mean that MM should get a 2025 Ducati next year. |
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Post by no66 on Jun 3, 2024 16:35:08 GMT
For the most part I don't really care where riders go, makes it interesting, but I hope JM wins the WC on the aprilia.
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Post by mekon on Jun 3, 2024 17:02:59 GMT
Martin has signed for aprilia.
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Post by beefus on Jun 3, 2024 18:04:09 GMT
Martin has signed for aprilia. I didn't see that coming!...MM now almost certain to go to Factory Ducati. I thought JM was certain to go. |
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Post by bella on Jun 3, 2024 18:16:16 GMT
I cant believe he's left a possible factory Ducati to join Aprilia, may well have knocked himself down from the genuine title contender to an outsider.
Unless he has been told something already regarding next season .
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Post by beefus on Jun 3, 2024 18:34:08 GMT
I think Pecco would have preferred Martin, but if MM becomes his teammate things could get spicy!....
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Post by no66 on Jun 3, 2024 20:14:02 GMT
I cant believe he's left a possible factory Ducati to join Aprilia, may well have knocked himself down from the genuine title contender to an outsider. Unless he has been told something already regarding next season . I think that he feels that Ducati don't realy want him. He has threatened their WC by being faster and not in red. Im probably wrong, but have a hunch. Also, top dog at Aprilia vs second fiddle at Ducati. |
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Post by Diego the toe clipper on Jun 3, 2024 20:26:40 GMT
So it seems that Martin was told before the weekend that he would be offered the red seat, and he was just waiting for the paperwork.
Then Marc said in public that he woudn't take a Pramac 2025 Ducati so Ducati told Jorge that they might have to make some adjustments to the final offer. So he went and signed with Aprilia.
I think this is good for the championship to be honest (except the fact that this means that the "Ducati can't run 8 bikes next year and Yamaha have an agreement with a satelite team" stories were all bullshit).
So who will be on the Pramac bikes? Can't see Morbidelli staying. Two good bikes up for grabs there. Wonder if Aldeguer will go straight to Pramac without having to stop off at VR46 / Gresini?
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Post by mekon on Jun 3, 2024 20:28:17 GMT
The Aprilia is clearly a machine that can win. I think Martin is probably better than those currently on it. A good winter and he could still win a title on it. What Ducati are probably heading off is Marquez to Aprilia given what he's done.
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