Marc Marquez, from Gresini Ducati, expressed that he is not considering a move to Pramac Ducati for the 2025 MotoGP season as his hopes of joining the Ducati factory team diminish.
Reports in the Italian press revealed that Ducati has made the decision to promote Jorge Martin, the current championship leader, to the factory team in 2025. However, Ducati clarified that the announcement will not be made this weekend, despite speculation that it could happen at Mugello.
Enea Bastianini currently occupies the seat alongside Francesco Bagnaia, but Martin and Marc Marquez have been considered as potential alternatives for the coveted position. However, Marquez ruled out the possibility of taking Martin’s place at Pramac.
“Ducati has not informed me that I am not the chosen one,” he told DAZN. “I am giving my best on the track because it will give me more options. Pramac is a good team, but it is not an option for me. I am someone who knows what I want. I want the latest version of the motorcycle and, if possible, with a factory team. Having the factory motorcycle offers more support and, if you combine that with a factory team, even more.”
Therefore, Marquez’s options are to stay with Gresini, have a slight chance of securing a deal with Ducati factory, or potentially switch to KTM, as there have been rumors of a proposal. When asked if he expected a more stable situation in the rider market in 2025, Marquez replied: “No, I mean, I was looking for that. But of course, I have certain priorities, and the people who need to know are aware of what makes me comfortable and what my priorities are.”
