The Italian Grand Prix, meant to be a celebration for Pramac team owner Paolo Campinoti, took a tense turn. Marc Marquez’s recent statements that his options to stay at Ducati were limited to Gresini or the factory team were seen as a rejection of Pramac. Interviewed by Sandro Donato Grosso of Sky, Campinoti did not mince his words.
“ I hear and listen to what others say. We wait and we haven’t moved anything “, he said, emphasizing strategic patience with the decisions of
Ducati. When asked what he was waiting for, he replied: “ we will act accordingly with Ducati’s choices, depending on what they decide. »
Rumors are circulating about a possible passage of
Pramac of Ducati has
Yamahaa solution that would please those responsible for the championship. Campinoti has not ruled out this possibility, but remains cautious: “ we are happy to be courted: in recent years, our team has continued to grow, we are the reigning world champions. I find it normal that someone is interested in Pramac. We have a contract with Ducati, an option in favor of the team to have two official motorcycles in 2025 and 2026, an option that expires on July 31. We wait for their choices and then we will move. »
Paolo Campinoti: “ Marc Marquez said he wanted to be part of a winning team, we proved we were, so it’s his choice, not mine »
As for a possible arrival of Marc Marquez
at Pramac, Campinoti was direct: “
it was he who withdrew, we have the driver who leads the world championship who is Martin. Last year we finished second in the championship,
It’s his problem, not ours.. He said he wanted to be part of a winning team, we proved we were. Options B and C don’t seem to me to have won many world championships in recent years : it’s his choice, not mine. »
To conclude, Campinoti recalled on moto.it the solidity of his team: “ the team demonstrated its value : I’m not speaking for myself, I come here almost as a tourist. The attention we receive from different manufacturers and many drivers is confirmation of this. If someone doesn’t come willingly, that’s their problem, not ours.. We have been without Marquez for 22 years, I think we will still be able to do without him next season. »
So, despite the tensions, Pramac remains a strong and respected force in the MotoGP paddock, ready to move forward with or without
Marc Marquez.
