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Enea Bastianini will keep his factory Ducati seat next year, insists Claudio Domenicali.
Jorge Martin’s Pramac contract included a clause for promotion to the factory team if he won the championship in Valencia. However, Martin fell short in his title pursuit, meaning he will remain at Pramac in 2024. As a result, Bastianini will not lose his place alongside champion Francesco Bagnaia. Ducati CEO Domenicali confirmed Bastianini’s position, stating that there are no variations. Bastianini was chosen over Martin last year after winning the second-most grands prix in 2022 with Gresini. Despite being plagued by injuries in his first season as a factory rider, Bastianini showcased his skills by winning the Malaysian MotoGP. He now has the opportunity for a fresh start in the upcoming season on a factory bike.
