The MotoGP transfer window was marked by a major upheaval: Ducati had to make difficult choices regarding its rider grid. If the arrival of Marc Marquez within the official team caused a lot of noise, it was accompanied by several departures of promising drivers.
DucatiMotoGP's dominant manufacturer, is preparing for big changes for the 2025 season. If the future of
Marc Marquez seems assured with his promotion to the factory team after a convincing season with
Gresinithe Borgo Panigale brand finds itself in a delicate position due to the loss of several of its star drivers.
Marquezhaving won Grands Prix with a year-old Desmosedici, will now benefit from the same equipment and support as Pecco Bagnaiareigning champion. It's a step forward for the Spaniard, who dreams of regaining another world title with Ducati. However, this change comes at a price for Ducati: the brand will lose talents like Enea Bastianini, Jorge Martin et
Marco Bezzecchiwho will engage respectively with KTM et Aprilia. Additionally, the satellite team Pramacwhich has been a pillar for Ducatijoined Yamaha.
Livius Suppoformer MotoGP team boss, explained to MOW Mag the logic behind these difficult decisions: “ If you are in Ducati's situation, where you have the best bike and practically all the strongest riders to ride it, it becomes very difficult. Because it is practically impossible to maintain this situationeven only on the economic level. »
Livius Suppo: Ducati cannot give millions of euros to four riders. So they had to make choices »
The same Suppo who served at
Ducati from the time of the title
Casey Stoner in 2007 specifies: “
consider that they arrived at this situation by starting
by young people who were cheap, but the more they earn, the more they cost. We cannot give millions of euros to four pilots. So they had to make choices. It was normal that they wouldn't continue like this forever.
»
Ducatiwhich began by banking on young, low-cost talent, now finds itself facing an economic dilemma, with pilots whose salaries have soared as they have become more successful.
The choice of
Marquezalthough strategic, marks a turning point in the philosophy of Ducatiwhich has always been an incubator of young talents. But the Spaniard's brilliant victories this season have made it clear why he was selected. The 2025 grid will therefore be significantly different, with a reduction in the number of motorcycles
Ducati on the grid, passing from eight to six. This reflects the challenges facing
Ducati is faced with balancing his sporting success and economic considerations.
Ducati is preparing to navigate a new era, where decisions on the composition of its team could redefine the face of MotoGP.
