Martin ‘doesn’t see a reason’ to leave Ducati for MotoGP 2024
Jorge Martin has poured cold water on Yamaha MotoGP links for 2024, stating “I don’t see a reason” to leave Ducati next season.
The Pramac rider scored his first grand prix victory in two years last weekend at the German Grand Prix, when he beat world champion Francesco Bagnaia by just 0.064 seconds.
Martin is now just 16 points behind Bagnaia in the championship coming into this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix at Assen.
Over the last few months, Martin’s future has been a topic of discussion as links to the factory Yamaha squad persisted.
Martin confirmed during the French GP weekend that he has a clause in his two-year Ducati deal that stipulated he could leave if a factory team offered him a contract.
Ducati sporting director Paolo Ciabatti said earlier in the year that he doubted Martin would leave the Italian brand’s stable, and told GPone.com last week that the Spaniard will be on a Pramac-run Ducati “as planned”.
Asked ahead of this weekend’s Dutch GP about his future, Martin said: “I’m happy where I am.
“I don’t see a reason to change. I have a factory bike, an amazing team that is pushing for me. I feel like 2024 should be the same.”
Jorge Martin, Pramac Racing
Photo by: Gold and Goose / Motorsport Images
Martin was overlooked by Ducati for a place on its factory team for the 2023 season in favour of Enea Bastianini, who won four races for the Gresini team last season.
It is unclear yet what the future holds for Martin’s current Pramac team-mate Johann Zarco, who finished third in last weekend’s German GP.
In other rider market news, Autosport reported earlier this week that 2021 Moto3 world champion and current Moto2 frontrunner Pedro Acosta has decided to step up to MotoGP with KTM next season.
It is not yet clear if that will be with Tech3 or with a new team yet to be announced running KTM machinery.
Currently, Jack Miller, Brad Binder at the factory team, and Tech3’s Pol Espargaro – who has been out injured since FP2 in Portugal – have two-year contracts.
On Thursday at Assen, Marc Marquez says he is putting “maximum commitment” into the Honda project, as doubts about his continuation with HRC into 2024 despite having a contract mount following a nightmare German GP weekend.
Marquez putting “maximum commitment” into Honda MotoGP project
Miller made MotoGP rival dig as “I want health of championship to be better”
Miller made MotoGP rival dig as “I want health of championship to be better”
Miller made MotoGP rival dig as “I want health of championship to be better” Miller made MotoGP rival dig as “I want health of championship to be better”
Marquez putting “maximum commitment” into Honda MotoGP project
Marquez putting “maximum commitment” into Honda MotoGP project Marquez putting “maximum commitment” into Honda MotoGP project
The hockey expansion rule that could benefit Andretti's F1 bid
The hockey expansion rule that could benefit Andretti's F1 bid The hockey expansion rule that could benefit Andretti's F1 bid
Ducati plays down Jorge Martin's Yamaha MotoGP links for 2024
Ducati plays down Jorge Martin's Yamaha MotoGP links for 2024 Ducati plays down Jorge Martin's Yamaha MotoGP links for 2024
Martin “studied” Marquez’s sprint battle for their Le Mans MotoGP duel
Martin “studied” Marquez’s sprint battle for their Le Mans MotoGP duel Martin “studied” Marquez’s sprint battle for their Le Mans MotoGP duel
Why Ducati holds all the power in its MotoGP rider dilemma
Why Ducati holds all the power in its MotoGP rider dilemma Why Ducati holds all the power in its MotoGP rider dilemma
Pramac unwraps 2023 MotoGP livery
Pramac unwraps 2023 MotoGP livery Pramac unwraps 2023 MotoGP livery
Martin: Losing Australia MotoGP win by 0.8s is "killing me"
Martin: Losing Australia MotoGP win by 0.8s is "killing me" Martin: Losing Australia MotoGP win by 0.8s is "killing me"
Did the Qatar GP hint at Ducati’s true MotoGP leader?
Did the Qatar GP hint at Ducati’s true MotoGP leader? Did the Qatar GP hint at Ducati’s true MotoGP leader?
Friday format on MotoGP weekends to be tweaked for 2024
Friday format on MotoGP weekends to be tweaked for 2024 Friday format on MotoGP weekends to be tweaked for 2024
Button: NASCAR can capitalise on Le Mans buzz with European race
Button: NASCAR can capitalise on Le Mans buzz with European race Button: NASCAR can capitalise on Le Mans buzz with European race
Miller made MotoGP rival dig as “I want health of championship to be better”
Miller made MotoGP rival dig as “I want health of championship to be better” Miller made MotoGP rival dig as “I want health of championship to be better”
How British GT is holding drivers to account for misdemeanours
How British GT is holding drivers to account for misdemeanours How British GT is holding drivers to account for misdemeanours
Can anyone stop "changed" Bagnaia as Ducati tightens its grip on MotoGP?
Can anyone stop "changed" Bagnaia as Ducati tightens its grip on MotoGP? Can anyone stop "changed" Bagnaia as Ducati tightens its grip on MotoGP?
The signs that MotoGP's Japanese powerhouses are changing for the better
The signs that MotoGP's Japanese powerhouses are changing for the better The signs that MotoGP's Japanese powerhouses are changing for the better
The other Suzuki signing that could transform Honda's MotoGP form
The other Suzuki signing that could transform Honda's MotoGP form The other Suzuki signing that could transform Honda's MotoGP form
How the MotoGP paddock has offered refuge to Suzuki's former team
How the MotoGP paddock has offered refuge to Suzuki's former team How the MotoGP paddock has offered refuge to Suzuki's former team
How one MotoGP team went from title fights to losing it all in four years
How one MotoGP team went from title fights to losing it all in four years How one MotoGP team went from title fights to losing it all in four years
Is MotoGP's comeback king ready to reclaim his throne?
Is MotoGP's comeback king ready to reclaim his throne? Is MotoGP's comeback king ready to reclaim his throne?
How MotoGP’s underachiever is working to reverse its fortunes in 2023
How MotoGP’s underachiever is working to reverse its fortunes in 2023 How MotoGP’s underachiever is working to reverse its fortunes in 2023
How MotoGP riders are preparing for the physical stress of sprint races
How MotoGP riders are preparing for the physical stress of sprint races How MotoGP riders are preparing for the physical stress of sprint races