Jorge Martín has a direct contract with Ducati, but it seems that in 2024, he will compete again with the Pramac satellite team, with current factory material available. However, some argue for a swap with Enea Bastianini and a promotion to the official team after his performance this year, where he is fighting for the title alongside Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati).
Óscar Haro is one of those who supports Martín’s promotion to Ducati. The former LCR Honda member told Paddock TV that this would be the ideal move for the Borgo Panigale manufacturer, even anticipating a title fight between the Spanish rider and Marc Márquez:
– If Ducati doesn’t put Martín on the red bike, I think I don’t understand anything. Next year, the World Championship will be contested by Martín and Marc Márquez. With both of them in a non-official team, Ducati is risking not winning the World Championship again with an official bike. It would be smart to take someone like Jorge Martín. They can’t take Marc because he has a contract with Gresini. What do they have to do? Take Jorge Martín. Put Bastianini in Pramac because otherwise, there’s a big risk; the rider to beat next year is Jorge Martín. Putting Martín on the red bike would be the smartest move.