Jorge Martin has expressed that he and the Pramac team feel “more isolated” compared to previous seasons as they gear up to part ways with Ducati after the 2024 MotoGP campaign.
The Pramac rider indicated that both he and his team are sensing a decline in support from Ducati, which appears to be focusing on the championship aspirations of factory team rider Francesco Bagnaia.
Having spent his entire MotoGP career with Ducati, Martin is set to join Aprilia on a multi-year deal starting in 2025, while Pramac will end its long-standing collaboration with Ducati in favor of a satellite arrangement with Yamaha.
“I think things are relatively normal at Pramac; not much has changed compared to before,” the Spaniard shared with GPOne. “However, these upcoming changes have brought us closer as a team.
“It’s not that we are entirely on our own, but we definitely feel more isolated than in the past. Previously, we were confident in our continuity with Ducati, allowing us to navigate various challenges more easily. Now we must come together even more as a team to give our all.”
Pramac has served as Ducati’s primary satellite team for several years, benefiting from factory-grade equipment and engineering support as part of their long-term relationship.
Meanwhile, Martin is on Ducati’s payroll and was considered for a position on the factory team alongside Bagnaia before they opted to sign six-time champion Marc Marquez to fill the vacancy left by Tech3-bound Enea Bastianini.
Jorge Martin, Pramac Racing
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Although the 26-year-old is set to embark on his next chapter with Aprilia, he hasn’t dismissed the possibility of rejoining Ducati in the future.
During the World Ducati Week in Misano, Martin reflected on his journey since joining MotoGP in 2021: “It has been a wonderful experience with Ducati and Pramac. While the story isn’t finished yet, I believe we have evolved alongside each other over the years.”
“When I arrived, Ducati wasn’t at the top of its game; it hadn’t secured any titles since Casey Stoner’s victory in 2007. But with Pecco, Enea Bastianini, and myself, I think we have helped the project mature.”
“It’s unfortunate that I couldn’t continue, but I’m grateful to be here. This may not be my last WDW; perhaps I will return someday. But for now, that is how things stand.”
