Fermin Aldeguer was seen as the favorite for the 2027 factory Ducati seat if Francesco Bagnaia continued at the end of last year. But now that spot is going to go to Pedro Acosta instead.
In the year As late as November, during the MotoGP post-production test in Valencia, Matt Birt was saying: Aldeguer was the ‘most likely’ to replace Bagnaya..
But right at the beginning of 2026 Aldeguer broke his penis in a training accident. The injury will keep him out not only of pre-season testing but also of the Thai Grand Prix.
It was reported days after the accident. Ducati had dropped Aldegar from their shortlist. For 2027.
It means understanding. Acosta has reached an agreement with DucatiA disappointing development for Aldeguer in the well-documented rivalry between the two Murcians.
Fermin Aldeguer could be ‘disappeared’ if Ducati sign Pedro Acosta.
Knight of Gresini I can’t help it He is under contract with Ducati, but despite his impressive performance as a rookie, the management of the Borgo Panigale still seems to have some space.
Indeed, Aldeguer was denied factory equipment For 2026. The plan was to improve the young bike, but instead his teammate Alex Marquez was given the prize for the finish.
Aldegar Rookie of the Year Award It was largely a reflection of Ducati’s dominance – Ai Ogura and Somkiat Chantra were riding slow bikes on Trackhouse Aprilia and LCR Honda – but they still exceeded expectations by winning the first race in Thailand and scoring six podiums.
As he says Speed ​​weekIf Ducati sign Acosta, keeping Aldeguer will be ‘difficult’. He bids his time for the ‘post-Marquez era’, when there will be another vacancy, and until then he can work towards ‘technical parity’.
But if Aldeguer feels breathed, there is a risk of ‘disappearance’. Other factories are likely to follow suit.
In 2027, Fermin Aldeguer’s internal transfer is very likely
Luigi D’Aldeguer called it ‘the future’ of Ducati.Even if Red Bike’s final boost isn’t available, he’ll fight hard to keep it.
Aldeguer’s next best thing might be to move to VR46, the second order Ducati group.
Valentino Rossi is AldeguerAnd factory opportunities are rare. Bagnaia Yamaha can join. With George Martin, while Alex Marquez is heading to KTM. To be a teammate of Maverick Vinales.
Epria wants Inea Bastianini. There is no connection between Aldeguerre and the Japanese manufacturer until this point, despite the fact that it was already confirmed to partner Marco Bezecchi and there could be an opening at Honda.
Jack Appleyard 2027 MotoGP grid prediction Aldeguer on the VR46 alongside Ducati test rider and World Superbike star Nicolo Bulega, Fabio Di Giannantonio and Joan Mir created a completely new Gresini line.
