{"id":2113418,"date":"2026-08-26T14:04:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T11:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2113418"},"modified":"2026-08-26T14:04:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T11:04:12","slug":"extraordinary-talent-ducati-explains-why-fermin-aldeguer-is-central-to-its-motogp-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2113418","title":{"rendered":"\u201cExtraordinary talent\u201d &#8211; Ducati explains why Fermin Aldeguer is central to its MotoGP future"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1318220_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>\u201cExtraordinary talent\u201d &#8211; Ducati explains why Fermin Aldeguer is central to its MotoGP future<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Ducati has underlined Fermin Aldeguer\u2019s importance to its MotoGP future after confirming his VR46 move and factory-spec machinery for 2027.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Peter McLaren <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-08-26T15:04:12+01:00\">26 Aug 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1318220_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1318220_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1318220_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1318220_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1318220_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1318220_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1318220_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1318220_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1318220_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Ducati hails Aldeguer\u2019s \u201cextraordinary talent\u201d<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<aside>\n<div class=\"preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div>  Prefer Crash.Net on Google <\/div>\n<div> See our stories more often<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"button\">  Add <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Reigning champion Marc Marquez will be one of only two current Ducati riders staying with the manufacturer for the 2027 MotoGP season.<\/p>\n<p>The other is Fermin Aldeguer, whose Ducati contract extension was officially confirmed on Wednesday, alongside a switch from Gresini to VR46 and an upgrade to factory-spec machinery.<\/p>\n<p>Former Ducati riders Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi currently lead the world championship for Aprilia.<\/p>\n<p>With the arrival of double champion Pecco Bagnaia, in place of Martin, and Enea Bastianini at Trackhouse, ex-Ducati riders will occupy three of the four RS-GPs next season.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271873_hires_1600x900_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271873_hires_1600x900_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271873_hires_1600x900_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271873_hires_1600x900_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271873_hires_1600x900_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271873_hires_1600x900_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271873_hires_1600x900_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271873_hires_1600x900_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271873_hires_1600x900_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Fermin Aldeguer wins the 2025 Indonesian MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Race winners Alex Marquez and Fabio di Giannantonio are also leaving Ducati for KTM.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps with that in mind, Ducati was keen to stress Aldeguer\u2019s importance to its future when announcing his new deal.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Ferm\u00edn perfectly represents Ducati&#8217;s vision for the future of racing: believing in young talent and nurturing their growth so they can fully unleash their potential,\u201d said Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis philosophy has brought us immense satisfaction over the years, and it is one we remain deeply committed to.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Aldeguer claimed six podiums, including victory in last year&#8217;s Indonesian MotoGP, during his rookie season, only for a fractured femur in winter training &#8211; then a back injury at Assen &#8211; to wreck his 2026 challenge on the tricky, year-old, GP25.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/35d55cbd-9b8b-f5cb-c6ba-431ef2f6bb2c_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/35d55cbd-9b8b-f5cb-c6ba-431ef2f6bb2c_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/35d55cbd-9b8b-f5cb-c6ba-431ef2f6bb2c_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/35d55cbd-9b8b-f5cb-c6ba-431ef2f6bb2c_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/35d55cbd-9b8b-f5cb-c6ba-431ef2f6bb2c_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/35d55cbd-9b8b-f5cb-c6ba-431ef2f6bb2c_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/35d55cbd-9b8b-f5cb-c6ba-431ef2f6bb2c_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/35d55cbd-9b8b-f5cb-c6ba-431ef2f6bb2c_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/35d55cbd-9b8b-f5cb-c6ba-431ef2f6bb2c_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Fermin Aldeguer joins VR46 Ducati for 2027.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In between those injuries, Aldeguer still climbed onto the podium at Catalunya and, alongside Pedro Acosta &#8211; chosen to join Marquez at the factory team &#8211; Ducati has two young stars under direct contract.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-bbe289be19de939cdc9eb6dfef9a2879e7b5e7a500bef93846a0cb0a0b6b27f0\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Marc Marquez \u201cconvinced\u201d of MotoGP fightback at Aragon<\/li>\n<li>VR46-linked MotoGP candidate commits to Moto2 for 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cSince his arrival in MotoGP, Fermin has shown extraordinary talent, a great ability to learn, and a determination that impressed us immediately,\u201d said Ducati Corse general manager Gigi Dall\u2019Igna.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe is still a very young rider, but his potential is huge, and we are convinced he has ample room for growth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor this reason, we decided to invest further in him, confirming our faith in a project that clearly looks to the future.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWe believe the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team represents the ideal environment to continue his path.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn recent years, the Team has proven its ability to make the most of young talent and to be a truly competitive entity in the Championship.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are certain that here Ferm\u00edn will have everything he needs to keep growing and achieve major milestones. At Ducati, we strongly believe in his worth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>WorldSBK title leader Nicolo Bulega is set to complete Ducati\u2019s 2027 line-up, while Dani Holgado will be another rookie within the Ducati ranks, joining former MotoGP champion Joan Mir at Gresini.<\/p>\n<p>Pending confirmation of Bulega\u2019s deal, it appears that, as now, VR46 and Gresini will each have one factory-spec machine.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Although all bikes will be 2027 models for the new 850cc\/Pirelli era, factory-spec machines will receive updates more quickly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe look forward to welcoming Fermin in the team, where he will ride a Factory Desmosedici GP as he will be an official Ducati Corse rider,\u201d said VR46 team director Alessio Salucci.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will give him our maximum support possible to reach our goals.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Aldeguer is aiming to make his MotoGP return at this weekend&#8217;s Aragon round.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Sign up for the Crash MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-field-keywords block-layout-builder\">\n<h2>Tags:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Fermin Aldeguer<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Ducati<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3> Previous <span>Article<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_plain\">\n<div class=\"content\"> VR46 rider joins CFMOTO Aspar for 2027 season <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item next\">\n<h3> Next <span>Article<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_plain\">\n<div class=\"content\"> \u201cIn the fight\u201d &#8211; Marc Marquez confident of Aragon MotoGP response <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-c65b4046c7d15efb146c759da6c298c8371f4a9bb0eac0e66b91fc804fbe41a8\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Peter McLaren<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">MotoGP Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Peter has been in the paddock for 20 years and has seen Valentino Rossi come and go. 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then a back injury at Assen &#8211; to wreck his 2026 challenge on the tricky, year-old, GP25.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/35d55cbd-9b8b-f5cb-c6ba-431ef2f6bb2c_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/35d55cbd-9b8b-f5cb-c6ba-431ef2f6bb2c_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/35d55cbd-9b8b-f5cb-c6ba-431ef2f6bb2c_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/35d55cbd-9b8b-f5cb-c6ba-431ef2f6bb2c_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/35d55cbd-9b8b-f5cb-c6ba-431ef2f6bb2c_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/35d55cbd-9b8b-f5cb-c6ba-431ef2f6bb2c_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/35d55cbd-9b8b-f5cb-c6ba-431ef2f6bb2c_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/35d55cbd-9b8b-f5cb-c6ba-431ef2f6bb2c_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/35d55cbd-9b8b-f5cb-c6ba-431ef2f6bb2c_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Fermin Aldeguer joins VR46 Ducati for 2027.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In between those injuries, Aldeguer still climbed onto the podium at Catalunya and, alongside Pedro Acosta &#8211; chosen to join Marquez at the factory team &#8211; Ducati has two young stars under direct contract.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-bbe289be19de939cdc9eb6dfef9a2879e7b5e7a500bef93846a0cb0a0b6b27f0\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Marc Marquez \u201cconvinced\u201d of MotoGP fightback at Aragon<\/li>\n<li>VR46-linked MotoGP candidate commits to Moto2 for 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cSince his arrival in MotoGP, Fermin has shown extraordinary talent, a great ability to learn, and a determination that impressed us immediately,\u201d said Ducati Corse general manager Gigi Dall\u2019Igna.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe is still a very young rider, but his potential is huge, and we are convinced he has ample room for growth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor this reason, we decided to invest further in him, confirming our faith in a project that clearly looks to the future.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWe believe the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team represents the ideal environment to continue his path.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn recent years, the Team has proven its ability to make the most of young talent and to be a truly competitive entity in the Championship.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are certain that here Ferm\u00edn will have everything he needs to keep growing and achieve major milestones. At Ducati, we strongly believe in his worth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>WorldSBK title leader Nicolo Bulega is set to complete Ducati\u2019s 2027 line-up, while Dani Holgado will be another rookie within the Ducati ranks, joining former MotoGP champion Joan Mir at Gresini.<\/p>\n<p>Pending confirmation of Bulega\u2019s deal, it appears that, as now, VR46 and Gresini will each have one factory-spec machine.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Although all bikes will be 2027 models for the new 850cc\/Pirelli era, factory-spec machines will receive updates more quickly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe look forward to welcoming Fermin in the team, where he will ride a Factory Desmosedici GP as he will be an official Ducati Corse rider,\u201d said VR46 team director Alessio Salucci.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will give him our maximum support possible to reach our goals.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Aldeguer is aiming to make his MotoGP return at this weekend&#8217;s Aragon round.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Sign up for the Crash MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Reigning champion Marc Marquez will be one of only two current Ducati riders staying with the manufacturer for the 2027 MotoGP season.<\/p>\n<p>The other is Fermin Aldeguer, whose Ducati contract extension was officially confirmed on Wednesday, alongside a switch from Gresini to VR46 and an upgrade to factory-spec machinery.<\/p>\n<p>Former Ducati riders Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi currently lead the world championship for Aprilia.<\/p>\n<p>With the arrival of double champion Pecco Bagnaia, in place of Martin, and Enea Bastianini at Trackhouse, ex-Ducati riders will occupy three of the four RS-GPs next season.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271873_hires_1600x900_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271873_hires_1600x900_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271873_hires_1600x900_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271873_hires_1600x900_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271873_hires_1600x900_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271873_hires_1600x900_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271873_hires_1600x900_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271873_hires_1600x900_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1271873_hires_1600x900_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Fermin Aldeguer wins the 2025 Indonesian MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Race winners Alex Marquez and Fabio di Giannantonio are also leaving Ducati for KTM.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps with that in mind, Ducati was keen to stress Aldeguer\u2019s importance to its future when announcing his new deal.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Ferm\u00edn perfectly represents Ducati&#8217;s vision for the future of racing: believing in young talent and nurturing their growth so they can fully unleash their potential,\u201d said Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis philosophy has brought us immense satisfaction over the years, and it is one we remain deeply committed to.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Aldeguer claimed six podiums, including victory in last year&#8217;s Indonesian MotoGP, during his rookie season, only for a fractured femur in winter training &#8211; then a back injury at Assen &#8211; to wreck his 2026 challenge on the tricky, year-old, GP25.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/35d55cbd-9b8b-f5cb-c6ba-431ef2f6bb2c_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/35d55cbd-9b8b-f5cb-c6ba-431ef2f6bb2c_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/35d55cbd-9b8b-f5cb-c6ba-431ef2f6bb2c_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/35d55cbd-9b8b-f5cb-c6ba-431ef2f6bb2c_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/35d55cbd-9b8b-f5cb-c6ba-431ef2f6bb2c_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/35d55cbd-9b8b-f5cb-c6ba-431ef2f6bb2c_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/35d55cbd-9b8b-f5cb-c6ba-431ef2f6bb2c_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/35d55cbd-9b8b-f5cb-c6ba-431ef2f6bb2c_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/35d55cbd-9b8b-f5cb-c6ba-431ef2f6bb2c_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Fermin Aldeguer joins VR46 Ducati for 2027.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In between those injuries, Aldeguer still climbed onto the podium at Catalunya and, alongside Pedro Acosta &#8211; chosen to join Marquez at the factory team &#8211; Ducati has two young stars under direct contract.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-bbe289be19de939cdc9eb6dfef9a2879e7b5e7a500bef93846a0cb0a0b6b27f0\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Marc Marquez \u201cconvinced\u201d of MotoGP fightback at Aragon<\/li>\n<li>VR46-linked MotoGP candidate commits to Moto2 for 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cSince his arrival in MotoGP, Fermin has shown extraordinary talent, a great ability to learn, and a determination that impressed us immediately,\u201d said Ducati Corse general manager Gigi Dall\u2019Igna.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe is still a very young rider, but his potential is huge, and we are convinced he has ample room for growth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor this reason, we decided to invest further in him, confirming our faith in a project that clearly looks to the future.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWe believe the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team represents the ideal environment to continue his path.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn recent years, the Team has proven its ability to make the most of young talent and to be a truly competitive entity in the Championship.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are certain that here Ferm\u00edn will have everything he needs to keep growing and achieve major milestones. At Ducati, we strongly believe in his worth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>WorldSBK title leader Nicolo Bulega is set to complete Ducati\u2019s 2027 line-up, while Dani Holgado will be another rookie within the Ducati ranks, joining former MotoGP champion Joan Mir at Gresini.<\/p>\n<p>Pending confirmation of Bulega\u2019s deal, it appears that, as now, VR46 and Gresini will each have one factory-spec machine.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Although all bikes will be 2027 models for the new 850cc\/Pirelli era, factory-spec machines will receive updates more quickly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe look forward to welcoming Fermin in the team, where he will ride a Factory Desmosedici GP as he will be an official Ducati Corse rider,\u201d said VR46 team director Alessio Salucci.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will give him our maximum support possible to reach our goals.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Aldeguer is aiming to make his MotoGP return at this weekend&#8217;s Aragon round.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Sign up for the Crash MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1103021\/1\/extraordinary-talent-ducati-explains-why-fermin-aldeguer-central-its-motogp&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/gng_1318220_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] \u201cExtraordinary talent\u201d &#8211; Ducati explains why Fermin Aldeguer is central to its MotoGP future Ducati has underlined Fermin Aldeguer\u2019s importance to its MotoGP future after confirming his VR46 move and factory-spec machinery for 2027. 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