Ducati and Gresini are currently ‘far apart’ in negotiations over extending their MotoGP partnership, according to a report. Satellite deals are being renewed ahead of changes next year.
Gresini Since 2022 they have competed with Ducati bikes when they split from Aprilia. Last year they finished 2nd in the championship behind the factory team and recorded their best performance.
Including the Sprints, Alex Marquez and Fermin Aldeguer have combined for seven wins and 32 podiums. however, KTM is signing Marquez. For 2027 and appeared on Friday Aldeguer is moving to VR46.Close to closing an extension with Ducati.
What did Fermin Aldeguer do when he joined VR46?
A report in Spain says it is a done deal.
Why Gresini may opt out of Ducati contract extension
As reported Motorsport SpainGresini currently has no drivers or motorcycles for next year. They want to stay in the Ducati stable, but they may have to reevaluate.
As it stands, Ducati’s needs far exceed Gresini’s budget. Because the price has increased Ducati Customers will be offering factory spec bikes to all their customers at the start of the rule.
Gresini are waiting for the conclusion of the sport’s new commercial agreement, at which point they will know exactly how much money they can spend.
If you can find an agreement with Ducati, then Gresini could re-sign Fabio Di Giannantonio.Currently contracted with the manufacturer of Bologna. That naturally depends on whether VR46 decides to keep it.
Ducati also wants Moto2 star David AlonsoAnd Gresini could be a good starting point (as was Aldeguer) but talks with the Colombian have stalled over a salary dispute.
Fermin Aldeguer turned down factory offers to stay in the Ducati setup.
Motorsport ES also reported that Aldeguer had the option to leave Ducati at the end of the year via an exit clause in his contract. He received offers from factory teams, but was persuaded to stay.
A two-year extension option in his contract was triggered, with Aldeguer receiving a ‘significant increase in wages and bonuses’.
As a source told the publication, in addition to getting a factory-spec bike by default, Aldeguer has been promised updates ‘almost at the same time as the factory team riders’.
The 2025 Rookie of the Year was hoping to ride a top-level GP26 this time around, but that bike went to Alex Marquez as the prize for the final.
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