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Pramac boss Paolo Campinoti gives more insight into one of MotoGP’s biggest rider market bombshells
In 2024, Paolo Campinoti claimed that Ducati reneged on their promise to promote Jorge Martin to its factory team, as he was set to join even if Marc Marquez declined a Pramac MotoGP seat.
Ducati instead shocked the MotoGP world by signing Marquez to a two-year contract, leaving Martin disappointed after being told he would be promoted from Pramac.
Marquez insisted on a factory team promotion or a factory bike at Gresini, leading Ducati to backtrack on promoting Martin and causing him to sign with Aprilia.
Pramac also suffered consequences, switching to Yamaha satellite in 2025 after the Ducati turn of events.
The decisions made by Ducati had lasting effects on the teams and riders, with Marquez’s dominance in 2025 showcasing the importance of keeping him on board.
