With Jorge Martín in the title fight just three rounds from the end of the season, speculation is growing about his potential promotion to the factory team in 2024, eventually swapping seats with Enea Bastianini – especially if he becomes the champion. However, such a move would not be without costs.
Carlo Pernat, who is the manager of the Italian rider, emphasized, as reported on GPOne.com, that the Borgo Panigale manufacturer not only recognizes Bastianini’s value but also knows they would have to pay a substantial sum to terminate his contract:
– Enea is a great champion, and he has proven it. The crash in Portugal caused by Luca Marini made him lose a championship in which he would have certainly been a contender. Ducati is aware of this. And then there’s a contract: breaking it would cost a lot of money.