One-time grand prix winner Martin made his MotoGP debut with Ducati as a Pramac rider in 2021 and received the Styrian GP in his rookie 12 months.
Martin was locked in a battle with Enea Bastianini final season for a spot on the manufacturing facility Ducati squad, however was crushed to the seat by the four-time race winner.
The Spaniard remained on a manufacturing facility contract for 2023 to remain at Pramac, however within the early a part of this 12 months, he has been linked to a possible Yamaha change for subsequent season.
Martin confirmed through the French Grand Prix weekend that he does have a clause in his present contract that states he can go away a 12 months early if he’s provided a manufacturing facility seat.
Commenting on the rumours, Ciabatti would not assume the Yamaha bundle will likely be adequate to entice Martin away.
“Positive he has an choice within the contract, we want him to stick with Ducati,” Ciabatti informed the MotoGP world feed at Le Mans.
“He is one of many quickest younger riders and, for the time being, it would not appear like Yamaha has the bike to win the championship.
“I am sorry to say, however that is what it seems like for the time being.
“We do not learn about subsequent 12 months, however for the time being he is on a profitable bike and I believe he’d like to remain as a result of he likes to win.”
Martin received the dash race at Le Mans, marking his first victory of any variety since his Styrian GP success, and was second within the grand prix.
Jorge Martin, Pramac Racing
Photograph by: Marc Fleury
Yamaha’s 12 months has been extremely troublesome, with 2021 world champion Fabio Quartararo scoring the marque’s solely podium on the Americas GP as its championship ambitions already look distant after 5 rounds.
Ducati at the moment leads the standings with Francesco Bagnaia, one level away from VR46 Ducati rider Marco Bezzecchi, who has received two grands prix in 2023.
However it has contested the season thus far with out Bastianini, who suffered a damaged shoulder within the Portuguese GP dash initially of the marketing campaign in March.
As such, Ducati’s plans for 2024 have been placed on maintain, although Ciabatti would not assume there will likely be any motion amongst its factory-contracted riders.
“Truthfully, we did not make any choices for the longer term,” he added.
“Sadly, Enea has been out for a couple of races, so clearly we might wish to maintain all of the riders with us. You realize that the Gresini and VR46 riders are at the moment contracted to their workforce.
“So, the contract with Pecco, Enea, Johann [Zarco] and Jorge, in precept we’re proud of all of them.
“It’s kind of too early for us to say [what will happen in 2024], the issue with Enea and the crash is clearly delaying every part.”
