In a bold statement that has sent shockwaves through the MotoGP community, renowned MotoGP manager Carlo Pernat has issued a stern warning to Ducati Lenovo following the team’s controversial moves in the rider market. Pernat, known for his insight and brave opinions, questioned Ducati’s recent decision to sign Marc Marquez and let Jorge Martin go, a move he believes could prove to be a costly mistake for the Italian powerhouse.

Multiple MotoGP world champion Marquez has been a much-debated figure in recent years, dealing with injury setbacks but still showing flashes of his former dominance. Ducati’s decision to bring him on board has left many scratching their heads, considering the team’s continued development of its impressive Desmosedici GP with talented young riders such as Martin, who has been performing exceptionally well.

Jorge Martin, a rising star in MotoGP, has shown incredible potential and fast lap times, with a future that seemed in line with Ducati’s ambitions. However, the decision to let him go has surprised fans and pundits alike. Pernat, in his usual candid style, noted that the Ducati move could be risky, and questioned whether Marquez, with his injury history, could still deliver the results expected of him.

“Ducati’s decision to sign Marquez could be a mistake,” Pernat said, adding: “They are signing a rider who is coming off serious injuries and they are letting go of a young and talented rider like Martin, who is hungry and fast. Ducati’s future could have been more secure with Martin.”

This comment has sparked a debate in the paddock over whether Ducati’s focus on experience over youth is the right way forward. While Marquez undoubtedly brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, many believe the team should have focused more on developing the younger, more agile talents already integrated into the Ducati set-up.

The uncertainty surrounding the future of both Marquez and Martin has left fans and pundits eager to see how these decisions play out on track. Will Marquez regain his previous form and lead Ducati to victory, or will the decision to let Martin go prove to be a misstep? Only time will tell, but for now, Carlo Pernat’s bold warning adds another layer of intrigue to Ducati’s MotoGP strategy.