The next MotoGP season promises to be a confrontational one. With Marc Marquez joining Ducati, alongside Francesco Bagnaia, the world championship promises to be more competitive than ever.
Ducati is preparing for a thrilling face-off for the 2025 season of MotoGP with two titans in the same box: Francis Bagnaia et Marc Marquez. Casey Stoner, motorcycle legend and former racer Ducati, shared his thoughts on this new dynamic in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Stoner emphasizes that the way in which Ducati will manage the rivalry between its two drivers will be crucial. It all depends on how Ducati handles this.. I think Pecco is mentally strong enough to cope with the situation; It will be a question of who Ducati wants to support more ", he said, highlighting the challenges of this cohabitation.
The tension could be palpable within the team, Stoner predicted that bagnaia et Marquez will both try to capture the attention of decision-makers Ducati, each seeking to position themselves as the number one driver.
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The Australian analyses: " for sure, both of them will try to create chaos within the team to to tip things one way or the other. We will see how Ducati handles the situation. and who they choose ", he added, stressing the need for a delicate balance to avoid internal conflicts.
Regarding performance, Stoner did not hide his opinion on the potential of Marquez within Ducati. " When Marc Marquez arrives at Ducati next year, I think the bike will not be so different and I am sure Marc will do it. You will find him comfortable ", he commented. He is convinced that Marc Marquez could win the title as early as 2025, saying he is " currently the best driver "However, he warned that technical aspects such as regulation and electronics could influence this dynamic: " today, the rider is less important than the bike ».
With the 2025 season looming, all eyes will be on how Ducati will juggle with these two exceptional talents and the spectacle they will offer on the track.
