P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Bagnaia hails future Ducati MotoGP rider Aldeguer as “one of the fastest of new era”
Earlier this week, before the Portuguese Grand Prix, Ducati announced signing Moto2 star Aldeguer to a two-year factory contract. Aldeguer, who finished third in the Moto2 standings last year with five wins, had been previously linked to Honda and VR46 for a possible MotoGP step in 2024 but chose to stay with Speed Up in the intermediate class for another year. Fellow Ducati rider Bagnaia praised Aldeguer’s talent, believing he has the potential for great success if he approaches his debut season sensibly. Although not officially confirmed yet, Aldeguer is expected to join Pramac in 2025, possibly replacing Jorge Martin. Martin, the 2023 MotoGP runner-up, did not comment on his future during the recent Portugal race weekend, congratulating Aldeguer and emphasizing the need to focus on the present.
