P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The Pramac boss has backed Ducati to recover from losing two important engineers to Yamaha.
Massimo Bartolini and Marco Nicotra leaving Ducati to join Yamaha as technical director and head of aerodynamics, respectively, is a significant boost for Yamaha, who had a tough season and are trailing behind Ducati. Ducati’s MotoGP team also experienced the departure of Paolo Ciabatti, who moved to oversee the brand’s new off-road project. Ducati must now face the challenge of Marc Marquez joining their team, with the understanding that he may cause some disruption. Yamaha and KTM are considering adding satellite teams to their brands next year, but Pramac, which is currently contracted with Ducati, plans to renew their agreement. Pramac retained Jorge Martin, who threatens to leave Ducati if he is not promoted to the official team next year. Franco Morbidelli left Yamaha to become Martin’s teammate, replacing Johann Zarco.
