Spaniard Fermin Aldeguer has signed a two-year partnership contract with Ducati Corse in MotoGP, with the possibility of an extension for another two years, starting from 2025.
Her intention has been an open secret for the last few weeks Ducati to include the talented Moto2 rider in its MotoGP racing ranks, Fermin Aldeguer (Read more here). Opera and it happened, with both sides officially announcing a few minutes ago the agreement between themwhich will give the Spaniard the anointing to step up to MotoGP in 2025.
As announced, Fermin Aldeguer will drive a Desmosedici GP in 2025 and 2026with the option to extend the contract of for two additional years.
However, in the relevant announcement of the company from Borgo Panigale it is not specified who the group is which will host the Spanish rider in the ranks. However, everything indicates that she will be the Prima Pramac Racing. The wait for the official announcement is probably connected to the fact that his team Paolo Campinoti it has formally yet to renew its deal with Ducati for 2025.
Originally from La Nora, Murcia and aged 18, Fermin Aldeguer made his World Championship debut in 2021 directly in the Moto2 class and finished seventh on his Mugello debut. 2022 was his first full season in the class, while last year he took his maiden victory and secured the third place in the standings with a total of five wins – of which four in a row in the last four matches – seven podium finishes and three pole positions.
This year, Fermin Aldeguer continues to compete in Moto2.
“I would like to warmly welcome Fermin to the Ducati family and we look forward to seeing him ride the Desmosedici GP. I am delighted with this agreement, because Aldeguer is one of the strongest riders of the new generation of MotoGP. In recent years, we have watched his development, in the last season he showed incredible speed. We will give it all the technical support to help it grow.”said Gigi Dall'Igna, Ducati Corse General Manager
For his part, Fermin Aldeguer said: “I am ecstatic to have this opportunity. Thanks to Ducati, I will realize the dream I've been chasing since my childhood. It's time for me to make the big jump and meet the best riders in the world, and I'll be doing it on the best bike on the grid. I want to express my gratitude to Ducati, especially Gigi Dall'Igna, for believing in me from the beginning of our discussions.
“Thank you Luca Boscoscuro for everything we have shared together and for what lies ahead this year. I am also grateful to my family, my manager, Hector Faubel, and everyone who, in one way or another, has contributed to my journey here. Now that I know what my future holds, it's time to focus solely on this season, where I face a major challenge in Moto2. I will give everything to leave this class with my head held high, aiming for the best possible results before starting my new adventure in MotoGP.”