MotoGP: The first look at the 2023 Pramac Ducati

Prima Pramac Racing has shown the world its 2023 Ducati to the world at the team’s launch.

The satellite team will continue their 19-year relationship with Ducati, starting in 2004. Pramac Ducati will also continue its partnership with its title sponsor, Prima.

There has been no change in the team’s line-up, with the team continuing with Jorge Martin, who will spend his third year with the team. Johann Zarco will also return for his third year with the team, as the Frenchman searches for his first win.

Jorge Martin had a tough start to 2022, scoring 28 points in the first seven rounds of the championship. However, the Spanish rider would score second place in Argentina showing his true pace. He would finish the season ninth in the championship, claiming four podiums throughout his season. 

Martin would start the year with a chance of getting promoted to the factory Ducati team, for 2023. However, Enea Bastianini would get the seat, after winning multiple races in 2022 for Gresini.

Jorge Martin said: “I can’t wait for the action again with my team. Last year was a special year, with very difficult moments too, but it served for me to grow and become stronger. I have big plans and real ambition, and together with my team, I know we can do great things. In Sepang when I climb onto my Ducati I’ll know whether all the hard work of the winter pause was worth it. We’re ready! I’m, ready!”

Johann Zarco would have a good 2022 season for the Prima Pramac Ducati team, finishing eighth in the standings. The Frenchman would take four podiums in the season and would be extremely consistent.

Johann Zarco added: “For the third consecutive year I will be with Team Prima Pramac, I am very pleased to be wearing these colours for another season. We have a great team, a great bike… and Jorge and I get on very well together. I’d say we have all the ingredients for a great season, and maybe − who knows? − the win will come our way.”

Gino Borsoi, Prima Pramac Racing Team Manager, concluded: “We’re looking to this season with great enthusiasm. For me it will be a new adventure, I’d go so far as to say it’ll be an important year. The 2023 Season will be my first with the Prima Pramac Racing team. 

“I don’t think it’s a coincidence that ‘23’ always has been a significant number for me, even when I was racing…let’s hope it’s a good omen. For the tests in Valencia, I already got to know all the guys and the riders. My first impressions were very encouraging, I was very satisfied. You can take nothing for granted in this world − ever − but I’m sure we will do our utmost.”

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