Where will Ducati’s riders be next year?

Ducati has already signed up Fabio Agostini, currently competing in Moto2, early this year. The young rider, who will join the top class alongside Acosta next year, has secured his place in this drama.

Ducati has already signed up Fabio Agostini, currently competing in Moto2, early this year. The young rider, who will join the top class alongside Acosta next year, has secured his place in this drama.

Meanwhile, Ducati is considering who will fill the second factory seat for next year. Bastianini’s position seems uncertain. The choice between Martin or luring Marc Marquez could be a ‘delightful dilemma’ for Ducati’s team manager, Gigi Dall’Igna.

Martin, currently leading the riders’ championship, would naturally want a factory ride. However, Marquez might only be interested in riding the latest Ducati, potentially leaving room for maneuvering for the Italian manufacturer.

But it’s worth noting that Pramac’s future within the Ducati camp is still uncertain, with several rumors suggesting Yamaha is in intense negotiations with the team. This explains why Ducati didn’t specify which team Agostini would join when signing him.

Given the abundance of talented riders within Ducati, if Pramac does part ways, it complicates matters for VR46 and Gresini: Agostini’s promotion means one of their four riders will have to leave.

If Dall’Igna chooses to support Marquez, it could imply tacit acceptance of Pramac’s departure. Alternatively, promoting Martin would offer more flexibility.

Though it’s still too early to tell, the opera is filled with intrigue. Apart from Bagnaia, none of these eight riders know where they’ll be after this season. Perhaps Ducati will find clearer answers at its home race in Italy.

(Edited by Asan)