**Pramac’s Pivotal Decision: Five Crucial Challenges as They Weigh Ducati Exit for Yamaha**

Five challenges to address as Pramac deliberates a departure from Ducati

Several critical matters need resolution as Pramac makes its final decision…

Pramac's choice to either continue their partnership with Ducati or switch to Yamaha has numerous ripple effects.

Pramac's existing agreement to act as a Ducati satellite team will conclude at the end of this year.

They have an option to prolong their collaboration with Ducati for an additional two years, valid until July 31.

However, they have not yet decided to put it into action and have a profitable opportunity to switch to Yamaha in the upcoming year.

While Pramac deliberates on its next steps, significant choices within the MotoGP community remain pending…

Who will secure the 2025 Ducati factory motorcycles?

In the event that Pramac decides to switch to Yamahas for the upcoming year, two factory-spec Ducati bikes will become available.

Ducati will continue to have partnerships with two remaining satellite teams: VR46 and Gresini.

Valentino Rossi’s team is anticipated to gain from Pramac’s potential departure by acquiring the factory equipment.

The VR46 team will transition from using bikes that are a year old to the newest models, marking a major enhancement in their standing with Ducati.

Could Ducati lose its edge in competition?

The term 'Ducati Cup,' used humorously to describe the current state of MotoGP, stems from the fact that Ducati, the leading manufacturer, has the highest number of motorcycles participating in the races.

Ducati claims that the competition is fair and they have provided teams with advantageous conditions, which has enabled them to expand their fleet to eight motorcycles.

This aligned with Pecco Bagnaia securing his maiden championship in 2022, which concluded Ducati's 15-year streak without a title.

Both the producer and the riders gain advantages from having numerous identical or nearly identical bikes by utilizing data.

In this season, for instance, Marc Marquez's shift from a Honda to a year-old Ducati is made easier by the fact that he can compare his performance with seven other riders (and three of them are on GP23 bikes).

If Pramac leaves, Ducati will be down to six bikes. This means they won't have twice as many riders and bikes as KTM and Aprilia anymore.

Aprilia's rise to winning both grand prix events and sprint races this season, along with the addition of the dynamic rider pair Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi for next year, positions them as a clear contender to compete at the forefront more regularly.

If Ducati loses a significant edge due to the vast amount of data they gather, there may be concerns that they could be caught more frequently.

Can Yamaha speed up its development?

Yamaha's challenges since Fabio Quartararo clinched the 2021 MotoGP championship go beyond just having fewer bikes in the competition.

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

There is no doubt that the limited data available to Quartararo and his teammate (who was Franco Morbidelli last year and is now Alex Rins) has hindered their progress.

It has been remarkable to witness a leading MotoGP manufacturer fielding just two bikes, especially when contrasted with the eight Ducatis.

Should Pramac team up with Yamaha, it would signify a significant advancement in the resurgence of the Japanese manufacturer.

Two additional bikes and data sets 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 will ensure that Yamaha is well-positioned to gradually regain their former success.

Is there positive or negative news for unemployed riders?

Pramac's decision to transition from Ducati to Yamaha will clearly influence the 2025 MotoGP rider roster.

Clearly, this will affect Franco Morbidelli, the current Pramac rider, as his contract is set to end this year.

Just last season, Yamaha let him go and it's improbable that they will rehire him.

Hypothetically, if Pramac switches to Yamaha, Morbidelli might find himself without a clear team to join.

However, the open VR46 position will likely be tempting for him.

Franco Morbidelli may find himself in an ideal situation as he reunites with his mentor Valentino Rossi, who is currently in search of a substitute for Marco Bezzecchi.

This could also imply that he will continue to ride a factory-spec Ducati, just like he is doing this year.

The individual at the center of Pramac's significant decision might ultimately gain the most advantage.

What is the future of Fermin Aldeguer?

After Ducati revealed that they had signed the young Moto2 rider for his MotoGP debut in 2025, they oddly did not specify which team he would join.

This is due to the fact that Pramac's future remains unclear.

Aldeguer mentioned that he anticipated joining the Pramac team in 2025 when he signed his contract.

Should they decide to leave, Ducati will need to secure a position for Aldeguer in a different capacity.

The confirmed official line-up includes Pecco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez, meaning Aldeguer will need to be placed in either the VR46 or Gresini team.

Consequently, that choice influences whether he will be on a GP25 or a GP24.

Ducati needs to decide on their plans for Aldeguer in 2026.

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

Aldeguer’s manager firmly stated that he will ride the GP26 in his second year, no exceptions.

Ducati faces limited choices due to the absence of Pramac and the need to honor Aldeguer’s contract.

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