Rising star Fermin Aldeguer, who has been making waves in Moto2, is set to make his MotoGP debut in 2025 with Ducati. The announcement was made ahead of the MotoGP race weekend at Portugal’s Portimao track. The 18-year-old Spaniard, who will turn 19 next month, is expected to join Ducati’s satellite team Pramac. Aldeguer had an impressive end to the 2023 Moto2 season, winning four consecutive races. However, he struggled in this year’s season opener in Qatar due to the introduction of new tires from Pirelli. Despite this setback, Aldeguer’s talent and previous performances have made his promotion to MotoGP in 2025 a highly anticipated move.
Aldeguer was initially VR46’s top choice to move up to MotoGP in 2024, but his current Moto2 boss’s demands to release him from his contract a year early proved too difficult to meet. Ducati has not yet confirmed the team Aldeguer will join, but it is widely speculated to be Pramac. The announcement stated that Aldeguer’s promotion is part of a two-year deal, with the option for an additional two years.
Ducati’s general manager, Gigi Dall’Igna, expressed his excitement about the agreement, praising Aldeguer as one of the strongest riders in the new generation of MotoGP. Dall’Igna highlighted Aldeguer’s incredible speed and potential, emphasizing that Ducati will provide him with the necessary technical support to aid his growth.
Aldeguer’s arrival at Ducati means there will be changes at Pramac, which currently fields Jorge Martin and Franco Morbidelli. It is expected that Martin will not continue with Pramac in 2025 and will instead seek a ride with a works team, either with Ducati or another manufacturer.
Aldeguer expressed his gratitude to Ducati for helping him realize his childhood dream. He acknowledged that competing against the world’s finest riders with the best bike on the grid is a significant milestone in his career. Aldeguer also emphasized his focus on the current Moto2 season, aiming for the best possible results before embarking on his new adventure in MotoGP.