Ducati has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Jorge Martin in his quest for the MotoGP championship, even though the Spanish rider will join Aprilia in 2025. Martin made the decision after Ducati preferred Marc Marquez for its factory bike. This means Martin, currently with the Pramac team, could win the title this season and pass it on to a Ducati contender next year.
The sporting director of Ducati, Mauro Grassilli, confirmed to Moto sprint which Ducati is fully aware of the possibility that George Martin wins the championship. “ Without a doubt. In the balance, there is the possibility that Jorge succeeds. Whatever Ducati can do for Martin, it will do He said. Gigi Dall'Igna also confirmed that the support of Ducati à Pramac and Martin will remain intact, in accordance with the contracts and the professional approach of the brand.
After losing the championship lead in the last race at Sachsenring, Martin is now in second position, 10 points behind Pecco Bagnaia. Ducati is confident that the title will remain in the hands of its riders this season, whether bagnaia, Martin, or Marquez.
Claudio Domenicali himself intervened to keep Pramac at Ducati, but without success
Next season, Marc Marquez join bagnaia in red while Martin will leave. Grassilli expressed regret over the loss of Martin, as well asEnea Bastianini, Marco Bezzecchi, and the team Pramac. " It's difficult to explain it in words: in addition to the logical working relationship, values such as friendship and the human aspect are involved. Of the three points listed, the second and third will remain, unfortunately the first will disappear. And of the three names listed, all will disappear. Unfortunately »
Grassilli clarified that the bad 2023 season of bastianini did not influence decisions regarding his future. As for Pramac, Ducati tried to hold them back until the last minute, in vain. Claudio Domenicali himself intervened, but without success.
Bezzecchi of VR46 will join Martin at Aprilia in 2025, forming a competitive pair for the factory. Grassilli expressed regret for the loss of Bezzecchi and explained that Ducati could not provide the expected answers due to a timing problem. “ So we understand his career choice, of course “, he concluded.
Despite the imminent departures, Ducati is committed to fully supporting its current riders for the current MotoGP season, hoping that their dedication and professionalism will pay off with a MotoGP championship title.
