Francesco Bagnaia's Companion At Ducati Next Season May Be Determined After The Barcelona MotoGP Race

Ducati Lenovo rider, Francesco Bagnaia, waiting for a duet partner for MotoGP 2023. (MotoGP Doc)

JAKARTA - Ducati Lenovo has not yet decided who will be Francesco Bagnaia's partner for MotoGP 2023. Jack Miller has a chance, but several riders are also candidates.

So far, Ducati is still looking at the performance of several riders. Of course, the Italian manufacturer also saw the opportunities that lay before their eyes.

Jack Miller could have stayed if he was able to make an impressive impression in the next few races. Apart from Miller, Jorge Martin and Enea Bastianini are also reportedly being considered by Ducati Lenovo.

So far, Bastianini's performance is arguably promising. The Gresini Racing racer has won two races out of six series that have been carried out at the 2022 MotoGP, namely in the races at the Losail Circuit in Qatar and the Austin Circuit in the United States.

While Miller has only been on the podium once, finishing third in the US MotoGP. However, he's already two if he fails to finish. First in Qatar and then in Portugal.

Jorge Martin also took the podium once when he finished second in the Argentine MotoGP. Unfortunately, he failed to finish three times at the start of the 2022 MotoGP.

Actually, there is the name of Johan Zarco, who has stepped on the podium twice in the initial six MotoGP 2022 series. However, he is no longer young. Zarco was aware of he, could not be included in the consideration of Ducati.

Another name that could be an option is Joan Mir. The Spaniard has become a hot commodity after Suzuki Ecstar is reported to have withdrawn from MotoGP starting next season.

For this one name, Ducati has to compete with other manufacturers. One who is keen to get the 2020 MotoGP world champion is Repsol Honda.

So when will Ducati decide who will be Francesco Bagnaia's companion in MotoGP 2023? Based on information reported by Speedweek from Crash, the next three MotoGP races will be key.

The results of the MotoGP races at Le Mans France, Mugello Italy, and Barcelona Spain will influence Ducati's decision.