P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ducati admit it will be “difficult” to keep all of their most valued riders next year.
The addition of Marc Marquez and the decision to keep Jorge Martin at Pramac has created more competition within the Ducati ranks. This could potentially lead to a bottleneck as riders vie for official positions and the best bikes, especially since most of their contracts expire at the end of this year. Ducati will have to prioritize which riders to renew, and Paolo Ciabatti believes Pecco Bagnaia will likely be their priority. However, it’s unlikely that all riders will stay with Ducati in 2025, as there are other opportunities available to them. The market is open, and riders will be looking for competitive manufacturers. It remains to be seen how Ducati will fare against rival brands, as KTM and Aprilia were strong competitors last year, and the Japanese manufacturers are expected to evolve their motorcycles. The first race of the season will be telling in terms of Ducati’s position compared to others.
