With Marc Marquez continuing to struggle with form amid injury concerns, Ducati will rest easy knowing he has a replacement ready should he retire.
Marquez’s shoulder injury is believed to be more serious. More than expected from the beginning, which at his level fans are used to him.
On top of that, Marquez’s arm was injured after the crash in Austin It seemed to exacerbate the pain he was going through and the struggles he faced along the way.
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Combine that with the fact that it has led to his incredible success in recent years Marquez became a target among other MotoGP driversThe Spaniard feels overwhelmed in his work at this time.
There is an assumption that Mark Marquez If the injury continues to hamper his performance, he could call time on his MotoGP career. But Ducati may not be too worried about its replacement.
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Ducati suggested to replace Marc Marquez easily with Fermin Aldegar
MotoGP pit lane reporter Jack Appleyard was a guest on Republic Motorsport podcast, discussing the possibility of Mark Marcus retiring this year.
With his injury struggles and top form Marquez holding his own, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him retire at the end of this year. And if it goes, Ducati can easily promote it. Fermin Aldeguer from Gresini to occupy the seat.
We know that Mark is only here to win. Driving at 80% doesn’t worry about finishing third, fourth or fifth.
“I think if this shoulder doesn’t improve and we get to the halfway point, three-quarters to go, I don’t think it’s completely off the cards for Mark to say, ‘OK, at the end of the year, I’m done.’
“If the shoulder feels like it’s never going to get better, it’s not going to have the strength from a previous injury…
“Now that he feels that’s his limit and his mindset, I don’t think he wants to come back to drive 75 percent of what he can do and maybe win the odd race.
“He’s here to win championships, and Ducati and simply promote Fermin to the factory team. If Marc is called that, I think they can. They’ve got a ready-made replacement there.”
Will Fermin Aldegger succeed Marc Marquez at Ducati?
Indeed, it may not be easy for Ducati to introduce Fermin Aldeguerre to replace Marc Marquez; Aldeguer is signed to VR46 for 2027.
Ducati is said to have promised a top drive for the VR46. In their bid to keep them as a satellite team and Aldeguer is seen as the high rider.
Ducati upset Gresini with Aldeguer’s situation.and wants to avoid doing the same VR46 Also taking Aldeguer for themselves after the first promise.
Given the nature of the tension Ducati’s relationship with Gresini and VR46Ducati might be better off trying to keep Marquez longer than this season.
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