If Martin ends up winning the title, it raises the prospect of him taking the prestigious number 1 plate to Aprilia next year, which would not sit well with Ducati.
Moreover, the Pramac team he races with is closing in on a deal to become a Yamaha satellite squad next year, with an announcement expected later this weekend.
Given the situation, Ducati would be better off focusing its efforts on Bagnaia and to a lesser extent Marquez, but Martin has made it clear that both he and the Italian marque remain committed to giving their all until the end of their contract period.
“For my side, I’m a professional rider, I’m paid by Ducati, I race for Ducati and for the moment till Valencia Ducati is my home,” he said.
Jorge Martin, Massimo Rivola, Aprilia Racing
Photo by: Aprilia Racing
“I will give my 100% to win or give my best to try to win and, from that case, they told me also I will have the same material I had till the moment.
“So I’m confident that it will not be an issue and I can battle with these two guys with fair conditions.”
Amid the fear of losing Marquez to a rival, Ducati was left with no option but to promote him from Gresini to join Bagnaia next year, creating an all-star line-up.
Unhappy at being overlooked for that coveted seat for a second time in three years, Martin took things in his own hands and inked a deal with Aprilia on Monday after the Italian Grand Prix that will see him spearhead the Noale marque’s factory assault.
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