Fermin Aldeguerre will continue riding for Ducati MotoGP until at least the end of 2028 after the Italian team extended his contract, according to a report.
Aldegar will not miss this weekend’s Thai Grand Prix. He was injured after breaking his femur in a preseason scrimmage, but his strong rookie season was enough to earn an extension.
While the Spanish is low-level Ducati In the standings, he was one of six riders on the grid to win the race, taking his first win in Indonesia. Aldeguer scored a total of six podiums, including the Sprints.
His form has been strong enough to put him on the radar of rival MotoGP factories, but Ducati have now moved to lock him up.
Ducati took the option to extend the contract of Fermin Aldera
Ducati had the option to extend Aldegar’s contract for a further two years and did so without the need for extensive negotiations. Speed ​​week.
Aldeguer was a contender for a factory ride. Before injury struck, he paved the way for fellow Murcian Pedro Acosta to take the seat next to Marc Marquez instead.
While Aldeguer is connected to VR46.Speedwick believes he is more likely to stick with Gresini. There is no reason to make changes to Nadia Padovani’s team based on his performance.
Alex Marquez is expected to join KTMSo Aldeguer should give Gresini some continuity. Padovani will have to shop around for a teammate.
Aldeguer was expected to ride a factory bike. This year, however, this special opportunity went to Marquez to be recognized for the premier race in 2025.
Is Fermin Aldeguer the successor to Marc Marquez at Ducati?
Aldeguer very early on effectively accepted that he would not be a factory rider until his fifth MotoGP season. With Aprilia Marco Bezecchi, who recently extended his deal, he is one of the first riders after 2027.
It makes sense for the young man to use his time. Marc Marquez remains in negotiations with Ducati As the world champions push for a one-plus-one deal (rather than a two-year guarantee) over an extension.
If Marquez is open to leaving in late 2027, returning to Honda, Ducati’s door could be open soon. I can’t help it.
And even if it lasts until 2028, Aldeguer will be rewarded for his patience as long as he lives up to expectations. Gresini It seems like an ideal environment for him to flourish.
