**”MotoGP Shake-Up: Pramac’s Departure from Ducati Sparks Major Paddock Repercussions”**

Five challenges to address with Pramac set to depart from Ducati

Several key matters need resolution once Pramac ultimately makes their decision…

According to Sky Italia, Pramac is expected to switch from Ducati to Yamaha, a move that is expected to have several significant consequences.

According to Sky Italia, Pramac is expected to officially announce their decision in the near future.

Further significant choices in the MotoGP paddock will have to be postponed…

Who will acquire the Ducati factory motorcycles for the 2025 season?

Should Pramac announce their departure and opt to compete with Yamahas in the upcoming year, two factory-spec Ducati bikes will become available.

Ducati will continue to have two other satellite teams, VR46 and Gresini.

If Pramac withdraws, Valentino Rossi's team is anticipated to gain an advantage by acquiring the factory equipment.

The VR46 team will move up from riding year-old motorcycles to using the newest models, marking a notable enhancement in their standing with Ducati.

Will Ducati's edge in competition diminish?

The term 'Ducati Cup,' often used humorously to describe the current state of MotoGP, highlights the fact that Ducati stands out primarily because it has the highest number of motorcycles participating in the races.

Ducati claims that the competition is fair and that they've provided teams with favorable conditions, enabling them to expand their fleet to eight motorcycles.

This happened when Pecco Bagnaia won his first championship in 2022, breaking a 15-year period without victories for Ducati.

Both the producer and the riders gain advantages from the extensive array of identical or nearly identical bicycles by utilizing data.

This season, for instance, Marc Marquez's transition from a Honda to a year-old Ducati is facilitated by his capacity to compare his performance with seven other riders, including three on GP23 bikes.

If Pramac decides to leave, Ducati will be left with six bikes instead of eight. This means they will no longer have twice the number of riders and bikes compared to KTM and Aprilia.

This season, Aprilia has achieved grand prix and sprint race victories, and with their dynamic new riders, Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi, joining next year, they are poised to become a consistent contender at the forefront of the competition.

Should Ducati lose a crucial edge due to the vast amount of data they gather, there may be concerns that they could be detected more frequently.

Can Yamaha accelerate their development process?

Yamaha has faced several issues since Fabio Quartararo clinched the 2021 MotoGP championship, and these challenges go beyond simply having fewer bikes in the competition.

Since the previous year, they have only had two participants in the race.

Certainly, the limited data available to Quartararo and his teammate (previously Franco Morbidelli, now Alex Rins) has hindered their progress.

It has been remarkable to witness a major MotoGP manufacturer fielding just two motorcycles, especially when contrasted with the eight bikes run by Ducati.

Should Pramac partner with Yamaha, it would signify a significant advancement in the revitalization of the Japanese company.

Two additional bikes and corresponding sets of data will enable them to accelerate the development of the M1. Considering the concessions rule, Yamaha has reason to be hopeful.

While it may not result in an immediate comeback, it does indicate that Yamaha is setting the stage for a gradual return to their former success.

Is it positive or negative news for unemployed riders?

Pramac's transition from Ducati to Yamaha is expected to significantly impact the 2025 MotoGP roster.

The most straightforward effect will be on Franco Morbidelli, the Pramac team rider, whose contract is set to end this year.

Just last season, Yamaha let him go and it seems unlikely they'll rehire him.

It is possible that Morbidelli might find himself without a team if Pramac decides to switch to Yamaha, as there are no clear alternatives for him.

The empty VR46 spot is likely to be beckoning him.

Franco Morbidelli might find his perfect opportunity as he reunites with mentor Valentino Rossi, who is currently looking to replace Marco Bezzecchi.

This might also indicate that he can continue riding a factory-spec Ducati, just like he is this year.

The individual at the center of Pramac's significant choice might ultimately gain the most from it.

What is the fate of Fermin Aldeguer?

Ducati revealed that they had secured the young Moto2 rider's entry into MotoGP for the 2025 season. However, curiously, they did not specify the team he would join.

This was due to the ambiguity surrounding Pramac's future.

Aldeguer mentioned that he anticipated joining the Pramac team in 2025 after signing his contract.

However, should they decide to leave as anticipated, Ducati will need to secure a position for Aldeguer in another area.

The official roster has been confirmed with Pecco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez, which necessitates relocating Aldeguer to either the VR46 or Gresini team garage.

As a result, that choice also affects whether he will be riding a GP25 or a GP24.

In 2026, Ducati needs to decide on their plans for Aldeguer.

Aldeguer’s manager confidently informed Mundo Deportivo that they have a secure contract for two years, with an option to extend for an additional two years.

Aldeguer's manager emphasized that in his second year, he will definitely ride the GP26.

With Pramac out of the picture and Aldeguer's contract needing to be fulfilled, Ducati faces limited choices.

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