After waiting so long for a place on the Ducati factory team, Jorge Martin finally seemed destined to get this coveted position. However, in an unexpected twist, Ducati chose Marc Marquez, leaving the 89 plate rider disappointed and bitter but available for Aprilia. Davide Tardozzi, the Ducati Lenovo team principal, wanted to reassure of the unconditional support that the factory will provide to Martin until the end of 2024.
« It was a difficult decision, but Gigi Dall'Igna was very clear : Martin will have everything he needs to win, as has been the case so far, " said Tardozzi à CycleWorld. " We want Jorge to continue fighting for the title, and we will provide him with all the necessary resources to achieve this."
The decision to Ducati has pushed Martin to accept the team's invitation aprilia-racing for 2025. Some were concerned that this change would affect his support for the remainder of 2024, but Tardozzi quickly allayed these concerns. “ It will only depend on the driver. He has everything to fight for the title, and we will support him until the end."
Davide Tardozzi: “ we must not exclude Bastianini from the title fight »
The championship is currently in full swing, and Davide Tardozzi does not exclude any driver from the title race, including Enea Bastianini, who will join GASGAS Tech3 next season. “ We must not exclude Bastianini from the title fight. It is true that we have everything to win this year, with a very competitive bike and strong riders,” said Tardozzi.
The current situation shows that Ducati is relying on a bold strategy by integrating Marquez, while continuing to support its current drivers. The 2024 season promises to be intense and full of surprises, with Martin et bastianini determined to prove their worth before leaving Ducati and in particular facing the red thread Pecco Bagnaia.
