P1racenews AI automatic summary:
There’s growing chatter – and it remains only that – about Ducati’s 2024 MotoGP line-up. All three riders involved are due to stay put and, much as there might be a case on performance grounds for a Jorge-Martin-Enea Bastianini swap, such an idea’s been frowned by rivals
The intense battle between Pecco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin in the 2023 MotoGP championship has raised questions about the future of the Ducati team. While all three riders are expected to stay with their current teams next year, if Martin were to win the championship, Ducati may have to consider promoting him to their main team at the expense of Enea Bastianini. With Martin’s strong performances and consecutive victories, there is a growing argument for this move, even though it would be last-minute given the upcoming winter test. Ducati may struggle commercially if their reigning champion next year is a satellite rider, and Bastianini’s difficulties with the Desmosedici add to the speculation. Bagnaia, however, believes that a switch would be unfair to Bastianini, considering the injuries he has endured this season. This preference for his teammate aligns with Bagnaia’s previous desire to maintain a working relationship with his preferred teammate. Overall, while some may view this as a cynical move by Bagnaia to avoid competition, it seems to be an earnestly held opinion that aligns with his fair and measured approach.
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