MotoGP: Ducati flirting with Álex Márquez? The Pramac team responds

The rumor spread behind the scenes of the Grand Prix of France : in between Álex Márquez and the Pramac Ducati team, contacts are reportedly underway for the rider to move up to MotoGP. From there, a broader interpretation was made, meaning thatAlex Marquez is not really the main target. The objective would in fact be Marc Márquez who would see in Ducati the possibility of realizing a confessed dream: doing MotoGP with his brother. Science fiction? For the first part of the question, not really…

The rumor is loud enough to be heard everywhere, including by current Ducati riders... So a version was needed and it's the man from Pramac Racing Francesco Guidotti who gave it to motogp.com: “ with Emilio Alzamora we met to see if there was a possibility of bringing Álex up. But it's a normal process: when an agent asks to speak to us, we receive it. Just as we have other meetings planned ».

Furthermore, the approach responds to the adage that to govern is to plan: “ the Pramac team must have a more global view of the market, so as to know which Moto2 riders want to move up to MotoGP and have the necessary contacts ". It is therefore necessary to be on the spot, especially in the case of a Jack Miller who is looking to join an official team.

« It's clear that Jack wants this type of handlebar, but we have to see if the opportunity will be there. It could be that Miller will make the “sacrifice” of staying with us if Ducati does not make room for him or, perhaps, he will prefer an official team by abandoning Ducati… There are so many variables at play. is for all these reasons - concluded Francesco Guidotti - that we must be ready and understand the general scenario ».

Et Alex Marquez, what does he think? “ You know these are normal things, declared the Catalan. We are entering the negotiation period and if you want to move up to MotoGP, you have to do it quickly. But that's my agent's job. He has very good relationships with the people at Pramac. He is more aware of the situation than me ».

« Álex Márquez on a Ducati next year? Why not ! Compared to 2018, I feel much more prepared. So if the opportunity presents itself, of course I will take it. In the meantime, I have to do the work on the track » concludes Marc's brother who relaunched his Moto2 championship by winning at Le Mans.

That being said, from this story, a concrete element is acquired: Francesco Guidotti says we should see things more clearly at the Catalan Grand Prix…