The arrival of Marc Marquez at Ducati in 2025 promises to be one of the most significant events in recent years in MotoGP. Andrea Dovizioso, former Ducati rider and emblematic figure of the championship, gave his analysis on this future cohabitation during a recent interview.
Andrea Doviziosoformer MotoGP rider, shared his thoughts on the end of the 2024 season and the evolution of Ducati for the following year, particularly regarding the clash between Pecco Bagnaia et Jorge Martin for the title, as well as the arrival of Marc Marquez chez Ducati.
Dovizioso is clear on the situation of the championship: “ let's say that after Malaysia, everything is more or less done. » For him, Jorge Martinwho has 24 points ahead of Bagnaia before the last round of the season at Barcelonais now the big favorite. He adds: “ Martin has the advantage now. ” However, Dovizioso recognizes that, in MotoGP, anything can still happen, especially to Barcelonaa new circuit in November. “ It will affect everyone, including leaders. » Although he judges that the situation leans in favor of Martinhe specifies that “ the only thing Pecco has in his favor is that there are two races left. » This could allow Bagnaia to catch up, but Dovizioso remain careful: but let's say that the title is more in the hands of Martin. »
When asked if he had any advice to give to BagnaiaDovizioso responds without hesitation: “ oh no, there is nothing to do. » He believes the best approach for Pecco is to approach the race with confidence: “ you have to go and win, without developing strange strategies with the other drivers. » For him, the situation already seems well decided, but he adds: “ you should never say never. »
Andrea Dovizioso: « it will depend on them how they act, on the people around them, on the relationship they establish »
Dovizioso then addressed the question of future cohabitation between Pecco Bagnaia et Marc Marquez chez Ducati. He admits it will be an interesting dynamic, especially as Marquez will have to adapt to a different bike. “ Marquez will already take a big leap, we will have to see how he evolves “, he specifies.
According to Doviziosochanges in dynamics between the two drivers will depend on many factors, including technical adjustments that Ducati will introduce for 2025. “ There is still work to be done. Let Marc challenge Pecco, without a doubt. But I think Pecco will also put Marc in crisis in certain situations », he adds on motosan.
The former pilot of Ducati emphasizes the importance of the relationship between Marquez et Bagnaiaas well as the environment around them. “ It depends on them how they act, on the people around them, on the relationship they establish “, explain Dovizioso. He emphasizes that Marquez has regained a good level of performance in recent races and is no longer in a “forced race”. This awareness of his abilities could be an advantage for him.
Thinking about 2025, Dovizioso does not hide his preference for Pecco Bagnaia : “the driver to beat will be Pecco, because it will start with a situation under control. » According to him, the 2025 season could be marked by the competitiveness of Marquezbut he remains aware that many details and dynamics will make the difference. The reigning champion, Pecco Bagnaiaseems to be the driver to follow, but the dynamics with Marquez could well create new surprises.
