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Reflecting on the 2024 Season: Jorge Martín Claims His Crown
After a dominating two years by Francesco Bagnaia, 2024 marked a historic moment for Jorge Martín as he captured his very first world championship title. The season was characterized by intense competition and remarkable consistency from Martín, who excelled while riding for Ducati Pramac. As he navigated through the exhilarating highs and daunting lows of the championship, he managed to surpass Italian speedster Bagnaia and the illustrious Marc Márquez, who made a stunning comeback with Gresini Racing.
Throughout the season, it became evident that Ducati maintained its upper hand in team performance. However, teams like Aprilia and KTM showed promising advancements, notably with the rise of talent Pedro Acosta. Conversely, traditional powers such as Yamaha and Honda continued to struggle against their European counterparts, despite making modest improvements towards the end of the year.
What’s Ahead in 2025: Transfers and a Tweaked Schedule
The off-season has been incredibly dynamic, with significant movements in the rider market that have reshuffled the deck:
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Jorge Martín will be leaving Ducati to join Aprilia Racing.
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Marc Márquez will take his talents to Ducati Lenovo, teaming up with Bagnaia.
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Maverick Viñales is making a switch from Aprilia to KTM Tech3.
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Enea Bastianini joins KTM Tech3 after leaving the official Ducati team.
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Pramac has shifted allegiances from Ducati to become a Yamaha satellite team, featuring riders Miguel Oliveira and Jack Miller.
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New talent is also entering the grid, including rookies Fermín Aldeguer (Gresini), Ai Ogura (Trackhouse), and Somkiat Chantra (LCR Honda).
Additionally, the racing schedule is being enhanced with the introduction of three new events: the Czech Republic, Hungary, and the return of Argentina. The 2025 season will feature a total of 22 Grands Prix, with the calendar adjusted to mitigate the grueling back-to-back races seen in the previous season, giving riders ample time for recovery.
Complete MotoGP 2025 Race Calendar
- February 28 – March 2: Thailand Grand Prix (Buriram)
- March 14 – 16: Argentina Grand Prix (Termas de Río Hondo)
- March 28 – 30: Americas Grand Prix (Austin)
- April 11 – 13: Qatar Grand Prix (Losail)
- April 25 – 27: Spain Grand Prix (Jerez)
- May 9 – 11: France Grand Prix (Le Mans)
- May 23 – 25: British Grand Prix (Silverstone)
- June 6 – 8: Aragón Grand Prix (MotorLand Aragón)
- June 20 – 22: Italy Grand Prix (Mugello)
- June 27 – 29: Netherlands Grand Prix (Assen)
- July 10 – 13: Germany Grand Prix (Sachsenring)
- July 18 – 20: Czech Republic Grand Prix (Brno)
- August 15 – 17: Austria Grand Prix (Red Bull Ring)
- August 22 – 24: Hungary Grand Prix (Balaton Park)
- September 5 – 7: Catalonia Grand Prix (Barcelona)
- September 12 – 14: San Marino Grand Prix (Misano)
- September 26 – 28: Japan Grand Prix (Motegi)
- October 3 – 5: Indonesia Grand Prix (Mandalika)
- October 17 – 19: Australia Grand Prix (Phillip Island)
- October 24 – 26: Malaysia Grand Prix (Sepang)
- November 7 – 9: Portugal Grand Prix (Portimão)
- November 14 – 16: Valencia Grand Prix (Valencia)
In Summary
As the MotoGP 2025 season approaches, enthusiasts can expect an exhilarating ride filled with substantial changes among riders and the race calendar. Jorge Martín’s departure from Ducati after his crowning achievement in 2024, the arrival of Marc Márquez at Ducati Lenovo, and the shifting alliances between teams promise to make this upcoming season one of the most competitive and unpredictable thus far.
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