It was an open secret within the MotoGP Paddock but it has now become a recent agreement between Fermin Aldeguer and Ducati Corsefor which the Spanish driver will continue to be linked to the brand until at least the end of the 2028 season. He will do it by competing with Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Teama reference structure within the Ducati family in MotoGP.
Fermín Aldeguer “represents the future of the competition”
There is no doubt that during his first two seasons in the premier category, the Spanish rider has demonstrated his talent and speed, confirming all his potential as one of the most outstanding young promises of international motorcycling. For this reason, Ducati has decided to reinforce its commitment to Aldeguer, placing it at the center of its long-term sports strategy.
This renewal confirms Ducati’s confidence in the qualities of the Spanish rider and in his growth possibilities, with the aim of making him one of the protagonists of the future of MotoGP. Claudio DomenicaliCEO of Ducati, commented after the announcement: “Fermín represents very well the way in which Ducati looks to the future of competition: believing in young talents and helping them grow so that they can fully express their potential. It is a philosophy that over the years has given us great satisfaction and in which we firmly believe.”
“From the first moment we saw in Fermín a rider prepared to face a challenge as important as MotoGP. He debuted in the category with Ducati and, in a short time, he has managed to carve out a niche for himself, demonstrating that he has all the necessary qualities to compete at the highest level. Starting next season, a new chapter will begin with the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team, a team that works very well with young people and with which we share ambition and desire to win.”
He concluded: “We are excited to continue together and convinced that Fermín will know how to make the most of this new opportunity. Finally, we want to thank BK8 Gresini Racing for having trusted Fermín since his debut in MotoGP and for the work done together during this journey, contributing significantly to his growth and allowing him to show his talent within our sporting project.”
The Murcian is one of the great assets of the new era of MotoGP
As confirmed by Gigi Dall’Igna, General Director of Ducati Corse, Aldeguer, since his arrival in MotoGP, has shown to have extraordinary talent, a great capacity for learning and a determination that “We were immediately impressed.” After the confirmation of the signing by the brand, he commented on the agreement:
“We are very happy to be able to announce the renewal with Fermín for the next two seasons. He is still a very young driver, but his potential is enormous and we are convinced that he has a wide margin for growth. For this reason we have decided to continue investing in him, reaffirming our confidence in a project clearly oriented to the future.”
He concluded: “We believe that the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team represents the ideal environment to continue its evolution. In recent years, the team has shown how to maximize young talents and be a truly competitive reality within the Championship. We are sure that here Fermín will have at his disposal everything necessary to continue growing and achieve important objectives. At Ducati we firmly believe in its value.”
As for Ducati Corse, with this renewal, it affirms its full commitment to the development of young talents “and with the construction of a solid and competitive sports project, thus laying the foundations to continue being a protagonist in MotoGP in the coming years.” Among them is of course the recently renewed Fermín Aldeguer, as well as the members of the official team for 2027: Marc Márquez and Pedro Acosta.
