Ducati team director Davide Tardozzi offers a mixed assessment of the 2025 MotoGP season for his partners Gresini and VR46. While he praises the continued success of Alex Marquez and the emergence of Fermin Aldeguer, his analysis is more critical of the inconsistent performances of the VR46 team.
The bet ofAlex Marquez on Ducati GP24 It proved to be more successful than all expectations. With a real "love at first sight" between the rider and the machine, he racked up podium finishes and secured three victories (Jerez, Catalonia, Sepang), finishing as runner-up in the world championship.
For TardozziThis performance is not surprising: Alex confirmed that he is a top-level driver. Alex has already been a two-time world champion, so this is not a surprise.He also praised the high-performing environment: The Gresini team has demonstrated from the very beginning with us that it is a fantastic team. since she won races every year with several drivers"
The rookie Fermin Aldeguer caused a sensation by winning the race Mandalika and by winning the title of best newcomer. Tardozzi He frankly admits it: Fermin, I think he surprised usWe had invested in him; we recruited him in January 2024. This means that we trusted him. But ultimately, I think he gave us a little more than we expected from him this year.« .
Davide Tardozzi: “ Franky and Diggia did not live up to expectations during the season »
Promoted to team status official satellitethe stable VR46 It disappoints despite increased resources. Fabio DiGiannantonio et Franco MorbidelliAlthough they reached the podium, they did not win any races.
Tardozzi expresses a measured frustration: At VR46, our first satellite team, we are absolutely delighted with the work the team has done. […] But for one reason or another, Franky and Diggia haven't lived up to expectations during the season. They've had their ups and downs, and This is something that prevents the team from getting what it deserves."
The season MotoGP 2026 looks set to be a strategic year for DucatiAlex Marquez officially joins the factory team alongside Marc Marquez, By Giannantonio et Francis Bagnaiawhile only Aldeguer et Morbidely will have to make do with satellite machines.
By the way, Tardozzi did not forget Pecco in his assessment… Pecco is a champion, but he has to prove it again.It's not normal to see him in these positions."We understood where the weak links were, and they are all connected to the VR46 Academy.
