Bastianini’s contract with Ducati will end after the 2024 season. Ducati hasn’t decided yet if he will continue racing with them next year alongside Francesco Bagnaia. He’s competing with Jorge Martin and Marc Marquez for the spot. Ducati will announce their decision at the Italian Grand Prix.
Bastianini shared his feelings about the situation. He feels strange because he knows he’s fast but hasn’t had much luck. He’s upset about this. Bastianini believes Ducati sees his potential, but they also notice Martin’s success. Martin recently won a race and is very fast. It’s a tough decision for Ducati.
In 2023, Bastianini didn’t do well due to injuries, except for a win in Malaysia. But this year, he’s been performing better. He hasn’t finished below fifth place in a race. He’s currently tied for third place in the championship with Marquez, only two points behind Bagnaia.
At the recent Le Mans event, Bastianini finished fourth despite a penalty for cutting a corner. He was fast throughout the race weekend, but made some mistakes. He attributes his speed to a breakthrough during testing after the Spanish Grand Prix. However, his mistakes cost him better results.
