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Martin will get factory Ducati MotoGP seat if he wins championship in Valencia
Rumors have been circulating that if Jorge Martin wins the championship, he could be moved up to the factory Ducati team in 2024 to replace Bastianini. Ducati confirmed this as an option during the Malaysian Grand Prix weekend. However, it has been learned that Martin will ride for the factory team in a test if he wins the championship. Martin’s contract with Ducati states that he can be promoted if he becomes champion. Ducati initially planned to move Martin to the factory team but gave preference to Bastianini instead. If Martin does win the championship, it is a possibility that he will replace Bastianini at Ducati.