Apparently, the only open spot in MotoGP for 2024 is at Repsol Honda, but there may still be a swap. In recent days, rumors have emerged about Jorge Martín moving to the official Ducati team, while Enea Bastianini would take his place at Pramac.
The AS newspaper writes that ‘the doors of the official Ducati garage are opening again‘ for Martín – who is currently fighting for the title with Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati) with just three rounds left in the season. Meanwhile, Bastianini, who was the favorite for the spot alongside Bagnaia in 2023, has had a difficult season plagued by various injuries.
Martín’s numbers speak for themselves in terms of his current form: four wins, four pole positions, a total of eight podiums, and seven wins in sprint races. As if that weren’t enough, he is giving a real fight to an official team rider – who is the reigning champion – while being part of a satellite team.
These records and performances could lead Ducati to consider swapping Bastianini for Martín in 2024 – especially if the Spaniard manages to win the title. For the rider, being at Pramac has the advantage of being in a structure he already knows well and with strong factory support, despite not having the pressure that comes with being a rider for the official team.
