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Ducati has acknowledged that the battle for its second factory MotoGP seat for 2025 is between Marc Marquez, Enea Bastianini and Jorge Martin – and has offered a window into its current thinking
Ducati is considering Marc Marquez, Enea Bastianini, and Jorge Martin for its second MotoGP factory seat for 2025. The manufacturer is committed to Pecco Bagnaia, but the decision for the second seat remains a challenge. Bastianini has improved significantly, but Martin and Marquez have shown strong performances. Ducati general manager acknowledges the difficulty of the decision and the importance of considering riders’ histories. There is speculation that Ducati may favor Marquez due to his track record, despite Martin’s strong candidacy. The decision is complicated by potential sponsorship issues and the possibility of Martin moving to another manufacturer. Bagnaia has expressed neutrality in choosing between Martin and Marquez as teammates.
