One-time grand prix winner Martin made his MotoGP debut with Ducati as a Pramac rider in 2021 and gained 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 overwhelmed 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 swap for subsequent season.
Martin confirmed throughout the French Grand Prix weekend that he does have a clause in his present contract that states he can depart a 12 months early if he’s supplied a manufacturing facility seat.
Commenting on the rumours, Ciabatti would not assume the Yamaha package deal will likely be ok to entice Martin away.
“He has an choice within the contract, we want him to stick with Ducati,” Ciabatti instructed the MotoGP world feed at Le Mans.
“He is one of many quickest younger riders and, in the intervening time, it would not appear to be Yamaha has the bike to win the championship.
“I am sorry to say, however that is what it appears like in the intervening time.
“We do not learn about subsequent 12 months, however in the intervening time he is on a profitable bike and I believe he’d like to remain as a result of he likes to win.”
Martin gained the dash race at Le Mans, marking his first victory of any type 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 tough, 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 gained two grands prix in 2023.
But it surely has contested the season to this point with out Bastianini, who suffered a damaged shoulder within the Portuguese GP dash firstly 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 number of races, so clearly we would wish to maintain all of the riders with us. that the Gresini and VR46 riders are at the moment contracted to their group.
“So, the contract with Pecco, Enea, Johann [Zarco] and Jorge, in precept we’re pleased with 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 all the things.”
