A compatriot of Marquez threatens his return to glory: the young man is ready to climb the hierarchy at Ducati
In the world of the world championship, the spotlight is on a young promise who could seriously compromise Marc Marquez’s dream of return to win the championship of the world. Ducati has already put pressure on the Catalan champion by guaranteeing a major replacement for 2026.
Recent weeks in the world championship have been characterized by announcements of new arrivals that have shaken the paddock. Among the most sensational news, it stands out the arrival of Marc Marquez to the official Ducati team for 2026. This epochal step in the career of the multiple world champion has generated a chain reaction among riders and professionals.
The start of the season in MotoGP was electrifying and hard-fought. Bagnaia and Jorge Martín confirmed themselves as the main contenders for the title while Marquez, with an unofficial bike, once again demonstrated his worth. However, despite his unquestionable talent, the shadow of a promising young woman it stretches out on its future.
Fermin Aldeguer, born in 2005, has already made himself noticed in the world championship. The young Spanish driver, born in Murcia, started competing at just six years old, collecting a series of titles in the youth categories. His CV already includes victories in the Copa Levante MiniGP, the Cuna de Campeones and the European Moto2 championship.
MotoGP, a young talent ready to ‘unseat’ Marquez
2023 was a breakthrough year for Aldeguer who achieved his first MotoGP victory at the British Grand Prix, followed by further podiums in Indonesia and Australia and a triumphant season finale with victories in Thailand, Malaysia, Qatar and Valencia. These successes allowed him to close the season in third place in the general classification with 212 points.
At Ducati, aware of the Aldeguer’s emerging talent, they decided to play early. The young rider has already been signed for 2025, although it is not yet clear which team he will compete for considering that Pramac is about to leave Ducati to move to Yamaha.
If Aldeguer manages to confirm expectations, it is not excluded that Ducati could consider him for the official team starting from 2026. This move puts further pressure on Marc Marquez, who will have to prove that he is still the top rider who has dominated MotoGP in past years. Despite the challenge, Marquez is known for his determination and fighting spirit, qualities that will be key to keep his place in Ducati.
The prospect of a duel between Marc Marquez and Fermin Aldeguer adds another layer of emotion to the MotoGP championship. On one side, the veteran Marquezwith his experience and talent, and on the other, the young Aldeguer, hungry for victories and eager to establish himself as the new face of MotoGP.
Next season therefore promises to be exciting not only for the races on the track but also for the internal dynamics between the drivers. Marc Marquez will have to give his all return to win the world championshipaware that a young and promising compatriot like Fermin Aldeguer is ready to put pressure on him and, if necessary, take his place in the future.
