RiderTua.com – Currently Jorge Martin is equipped with a factory bike at Ducati’s satellite team, Prima Pramac Racing. However, the 2023 MotoGP runner-up has emphasized several times that in the future, only he has the right to have a place in the factory team from Borgo Panigale. Otherwise, he threatens to orient himself differently.
After the rumors surrounding Fermin Aldeguer being named as Pramac’s driver for 2025, the bigger issue is the driver market for 2025.
Jorge Martin: My priority at the Factory Ducati Team in 2025
During the introduction of the Desmosedici GP24, which is now dominated by red and purple, Jorge Martin was asked about the rider market situation, which is likely to see a lot of movement this year. This is because the majority of MotoGP rider contracts will expire at the end of the 2023 season.
“It’s still too early, we have to wait and see. I think Ducati has chosen (Pecco) Bagnaia and he deserves it,” stressed the rider from Madrid, Spain. In fact, contract negotiations for the two-time MotoGP world champion took longer than originally estimated.
“The driver market is something I can’t control. I’m concentrating on what I do, namely racing. Then we’ll see. I think I’ve shown what I’m capable of and if I start the new season this way then there’s no other choice. My priority is place at the Ducati factory. If that fails, we will see what happens next,” explained Martinator.
Based on information, at least the first Pramac Ducati rider, Fermin Aldeguer, has been confirmed to be on the starting grid in 2025. In a meeting with Gigi Dall’Igna last January, the 18-year-old Moto2 talent was promised a multi-year contract with the manufacturer from Borgo Panigale. .
Dan Martin is a good friend and supporter of Aldeguer, who he believes will make it to the top class. “I think he is ready for MotoGP. At the end of pre-season, his potential was visible and now is the time to really prove it in a long season and fight for the title. At the moment he is the strongest in Moto2, he has to stay relaxed. I don’t know if he has signed a contract or not, but this will give him confidence to start this season,” concluded Franco Morbidelli’s new teammate.
