The Portuguese MotoGP weekend just got a whole lot more interesting as Aprilia announced that Lorenzo Savadori will be stepping in to replace the injured Jorge Martin. If you’ve been following the 2025 MotoGP season, you know Martin has been out of action with a tough shoulder fracture after that intense crash with his teammate, Marco Bezzecchi, in Japan. The pain is real, folks, and while Jorge’s recovery is looking up, Aprilia has wisely decided he’ll sit out the penultimate round at Portimao to focus fully on bouncing back.
Enter Lorenzo Savadori, the trusty test rider who’s no stranger to filling big shoes. This will be Savadori’s third back-to-back race weekend and his 12th race this season, while Martín’s handled just six races thanks to a cruel run of injuries. The guy’s got experience, and as much as fans might miss Jorge Martin’s pace and flair, Savadori has proven he’s got the chops to keep Aprilia competitive.
Lorenzo Savadori On The News
Portimao, aka the “rollercoaster,” is known for being a massive challenge on the calendar, a track so technical and wild that only the brave thrive here. Lorenzo Savadori knows this feeling all too well and is pumped to get back on this crazy circuit. “It’s been a minute since I last raced at Portimao,” Savadori said with that unmistakable spark, “and I can’t wait to get back onto the track. We’ll continue the work we began in Australia and keep pushing the bike’s development here in Portugal.”
That’s the vibe from Savadori: focused, fiery, and ready to make the best out of a tough situation. He’s no rookie waiting in the wings. This guy’s already helped Aprilia develop their machine through plenty of testing sessions, including a recent one in Jerez where the team made important strides.
Looking back, Lorenzo Savadori’s last Porto ride was in 2022, and he managed to snag points in 14th place back in 2021. So he’s familiar with the twists and turns that can make or break a weekend on this rollercoaster circuit. Now, with the pressure turned way up, all eyes will be watching how he handles this opportunity. Can he keep the momentum going and support Aprilia’s fight in this heated 2025 championship? Only time will tell.
Until then, buckle up for the Portuguese GP this weekend. It’s not just any race; it’s a testament to resilience, talent, and seizing the moment. Lorenzo Savadori is cruising in to keep the Aprilia flag flying high!
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