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A Ducati rider will win the MotoGP 2024 title at Barcelona – but it most likely won’t be the Ducati rider that the manufacturer would prefer. Our latest MotoGP video discusses the implications for the marque
A Ducati rider is predicted to win the MotoGP 2024 title at Barcelona, though it may not be the rider Ducati initially favored. Jorge Martin is poised to outshine Ducati’s current champion Pecco Bagnaia for the championship, potentially leading Martin to transfer to Aprilia and carry the number one plate. Ducati’s preference for Marc Marquez in 2025 may have influenced this outcome. Speculation arose regarding team orders or other tactics that could manipulate the title race between Martin and Bagnaia. Ducati’s actions or lack thereof in supporting Bagnaia raise questions about whether they may feel they didn’t do enough. The discussion also touches on whether MotoGP should appreciate Ducati’s approach to managing the title race. Learn more in the latest video from The Race’s MotoGP channel on YouTube.
