Rising star Fermin Aldeguer, who has been making an impact in Moto2, is set to make his MotoGP debut in 2025 with Ducati. The announcement was made ahead of the MotoGP race weekend at the Portimão circuit in Portugal. The 18-year-old Spaniard, who will turn 19 next month, is expected to join Ducati’s satellite team, Pramac. Aldeguer had an impressive end to the 2023 Moto2 season, winning four consecutive races. However, he struggled at the start of this year’s season in Qatar due to the introduction of new Pirelli tires. Despite this setback, Aldeguer’s talent and previous performances have made his promotion to MotoGP in 2025 highly anticipated.
Aldeguer was initially VR46’s top choice to move up to MotoGP in 2024, but the demands of his current Moto2 boss to release him from his contract a year early proved to be too difficult to meet. Ducati has not yet confirmed the team Aldeguer will join, but it is widely speculated to be Pramac. The announcement stated that Aldeguer’s promotion is part of a two-year contract, with the option for two additional years.
Ducati’s General Manager, Gigi Dall’Igna, expressed his excitement about the deal, praising Aldeguer as one of the strongest riders of the new MotoGP generation. Dall’Igna highlighted Aldeguer’s incredible speed and potential, emphasizing that Ducati will provide him with the necessary technical support to aid in his growth.
Aldeguer’s arrival at Ducati means there will be changes at Pramac, which currently features Jorge Martin and Franco Morbidelli. It is expected that Martin will not continue with Pramac in 2025 and will seek a spot in a factory team, either with Ducati or another manufacturer.
Aldeguer expressed his gratitude to Ducati for helping him fulfill his childhood dream. He acknowledged that competing against the best riders in the world with the best bike in the category is a significant milestone in his career. Aldeguer also emphasized his focus on the current Moto2 season, seeking the best possible results before embarking on his new adventure in MotoGP.
