Alex Martin has chosen to run the #1 plate for Aprilia Racing in the 2024 MotoGP season, marking the first time the prestigious number will be used by a premier-class rider in the team's history. This decision comes after Ducati opted to give the #1 plate to Marc Marquez for 2025 instead of Martin.
The decision was revealed when the Spaniard unwrapped the latest RS-GP livery, bearing the #1, during Thursday’s team launch in Milan, Italy.The #1 has been worn by Martin’s title rival Francesco Bagnaia at the factory Ducati team for the last two seasons.
“It’s a totally free choice. He will decide,” Rivola said. “There's no pressure for that. The fact that we have the world champion is already a big motivation for us…. It’s a responsibility and an opportunity.” Valentino Rossi , Marc Marquez , Joan Mir and Fabio Quartararo kept their usual numbers during a MotoGP title defence, while Nicky Hayden, Casey Stoner and Bagnaia all switched to the #1.
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