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Bagnaia hails future Ducati MotoGP rider Aldeguer as “one of the fastest of new era”
Ducati recently signed Moto2 star Aldeguer to a two-year factory contract prior to the Portuguese Grand Prix. Aldeguer, an 18-year-old with significant potential, chose to stay in Moto2 with Speed Up for one more year over possible 2024 MotoGP opportunities with Honda and VR46. Francesco Bagnaia, from Ducati Team, praised Aldeguer’s talent and urged a sensible approach for his debut season. While not officially confirmed, Aldeguer is speculated to join Pramac in 2025, potentially replacing Jorge Martin, whose future with Pramac seems uncertain. Martin congratulated Aldeguer, hinting at similarities in their MotoGP paths and leaving his future plans for his manager to handle.
