The six-time MotoGP world champion had been in the running for the factory team Ducati seat alongside Francesco Bagnaia for 2025. However, despite his recent run of podiums just six rounds into his time on the 2023-spec Ducati at Gresini, it appears the Italian manufacturer will promote last year’s championship runner-up and current points leader Jorge Martin.
Photo by: Gold and Goose / Motorsport Images “For that reason, I chose a one-year contract with Gresini last year because when I did that move, I believed in myself, I believed in my potential. “Then if you show your potential and you are fast, then you will have options. Luckily for me, I have different options. “But of course, I have some priorities, and the people who need to know about this, they know how I will feel comfortable and they know my priorities.