MotoGP News: Jorge Martin Doesn't Rule Out Future Ducati Return Despite 2025 Aprilia Switch

Saajan Jogia | Jul 29, 2024

Apr 13, 2024; Austin, TX, USA; Jorge Martin (89) of Spain and Prima Pramac Racing waves to the fans after the Americas Grand Prix sprint race at Circuit of The Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports / Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

After admitting that the recent World Ducati Week (WDW) event may not be his last, Pramac Ducati rider Jorge Martin hasn't ruled out a future return to Ducati despite moving to Aprilia after the 2024 season.

Martin finished ninth in the Ducati Race of Champions, while his MotoGP title rivals, Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez, secured first and third place, respectively. With the British MotoGP at Silverstone approaching this weekend, Martin remains just ten points behind the championship leader, Bagnaia.

Martin, set to part ways with Ducati after a four-year journey to join Aprilia with Pramac next year, is eager to bounce back after his error in Germany, where he crashed on the penultimate lap while leading Bagnaia.

The Spaniard expressed that it was a shame to be leaving Ducati, but hinted at a return in the future. He told GPOne:

"It was a great story with Ducati and Pramac, we haven't come full circle yet, but I think it's been years of development of the bike, the team and I would say we've grown together. 

"When I arrived, Ducati wasn't the best bike, it hadn't won a title yet. But with Pecco, Enea and me too, I think the project has grown. 

"It's a shame I can't stay, but I'm happy to be here. This may not be my last WDW, maybe I will come back in the future, but that's how it is now."

The upcoming MotoGP race at Silverstone could prove challenging for the 26-year-old rider, as he has never secured a British GP victory. The outcome will be crucial, potentially either closing the points gap to the race leader or widening it further. However, Martin remains optimistic after learning from his mistake in Germany. He added:

"I think that already in Germany, when I had the contract with Aprilia and everything was clear, I was very strong, more than anyone.

"I made a mistake, but I just have to learn from these mistakes, the important thing was to be at a high level and I feel good now. 

"I don't have to do anything in particular, I'm in perfect shape and I think that's enough to finish the races. 

"I think I've made a good step forward since the end of last year, and I think if we work well, at least we can stay in the fight until the end."