The arrival of Marc Marquez at Ducati has raised many questions. If the association between the Spanish driver and the Italian brand seems promising on paper, Livio Suppo's comment shows that the first observations suggest potential tensions within the team.
The
opening test of the 2025 offseason in Barcelona has highlighted an intriguing dynamic at Ducati. The arrival of Marc Marquez in the factory team generated a palpable excitement, symbolized by the closeness noted between the new recruit and Dall'Igna's teethgeneral director of Ducati Corse. This scenario, perceived by some as a withdrawal of Pecco Bagnaiadouble world champion, raises questions about the management of this dream team.
Livius Suppoformer MotoGP manager and current member of the Italtrans Racing team, shared his analysis on GPOne.com. He stressed that the main issue for
Ducati will not only be the performance on the track, but also the balance between its two stars. “
A driver like Marc Marquez is very charismatic. Ducati will have to be careful not to let Bagnaia feel they are 'in love' with Marc “, he said.
Suppo reminds that Bagnaia
remains a strength not to be underestimated: “ Pecco has won two world championships in a row. It's incredibly fast and, if he can reduce his mistakes, he will be a very difficult opponent to beat. »
Livius Suppo: I don't believe he will be able to “kill” the championship like in 2014 »
When asked about the ability to Marquez to dominate the championship as at its peak at HondaSuppo tempered expectations. “ No, I don't believe he will be able to “kill” the championship like in 2014, when he won the first ten races. He will be one of the protagonists,
but from there to dominate, it will not be easy. » Marquez, however, remains a major asset for
Ducatihaving already demonstrated in 2024 its exceptional capabilities on a Ducati GP23.
Ducati seems to have an unstoppable duo for 2025, even if the departures of Jorge Martin et
Enea Bastianini respectively towards
Aprilia et
KTM and the loss of Pramac have reduced their presence on the grid from eight to six motorcycles. According to
Suppothis restructuring could benefit other teams, but the domination of the official team
Ducati seems likely: in theory, the first and second positions seem already decided. »
However, this potential domination will largely depend on the management of internal relations. The rivalry between
Bagnaia et Marquez could be a double-edged sword. A well-orchestrated harmony could push the two pilots to surpass each other, but an imbalance could compromise the main objective of
Ducati : supremacy in MotoGP.
The configuration of Ducati for 2025 promises to be a fascinating spectacle, with two riders at the top of their game and a bike that remains the benchmark of the field. This explosive duo represents a rare opportunity to see two of MotoGP's greatest talents playing side by side. It remains to be seen if
Ducati will manage to transform this potential into unprecedented domination, or if internal tensions will disrupt what could be a golden era.
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