With Marquez essentially the most well-known rider on the grid because of his six title successes in MotoGP and two additional titles in decrease lessons, Martin says it would not be an entire shock if his fellow Spaniard is picked by Ducati to grow to be Bagnaia’s team-mate in 2025.
“It reassures me that I’ve the remainder of the manufacturers ready to see what occurs to, in that case, shut (signal) me. No matter occurs, I will not be with out a bike and I will have an excellent choice.”
Martin was initially within the working for a transfer up from Pramac for the 2023 season, just for Ducati to decide on Bastianini over him after the latter impressed the Italian marque at Gresini.
He may even have secured an automated commencement to the works squad by successful the 2023 title, as stipulated underneath his contract, however got here wanting that by 39 factors.
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Martin stated the uncertainty he’s going through now about his future is nothing new to him.
“I am used to it. I have been the identical for 3 years now, if I’m going; if another person goes… So, it is already one thing that does not have an effect on me,” he stated.
“I am clear in regards to the supervisor I’ve, and the surroundings I’ve, the choices I’ve. I’m calm and it’s clear that it’s getting nearer as a result of we have now been behind it for a while, however let’s hope that in these two weeks the whole lot can be clarified. So till then, I am unable to say something.”
Martin has beforehand hinted that he would search a seat at a special producer ought to he fail to land a works Ducati experience in 2025.
His Pramac crew has additionally made all of it however clear that 2024 can be his final season with the crew.
“Proper now I am not eager about it,” he stated in reference to the prospect of leaving Ducati. “It may occur, a thousand issues may occur… however I additionally see myself on a manufacturing facility Ducati.
“I do not know, we’ll see, numerous issues may occur, perhaps I will even keep at residence for a sabbatical yr…” he joked.
“That is not going to occur, I hope, but when it goes on too lengthy, I will be with out a bike. Proper now, I wish to win, I wish to win races.
“My first choice may be very clear. If I do not get that choice, I’ll go for different clear choices. My concept is at all times a successful bike, or a successful undertaking, in case I am unable to.
“Proper now my focus is on successful and having the perfect bike. That is what I am centered on. What can occur does not rely on me.
“The Aprilia is a successful bike, the KTM is a successful bike. Absolutely Honda and Yamaha can be in a number of years. However for the second I am younger and I wish to win.”
