The statements of Gino Borsoi, the team leader at Pramac, reveal a set of complex factors which motivated the choice of Paolo Campinoti's structure to leave Ducati to join Yamaha. Beyond simple sporting performance, political, personal and strategic considerations weighed in this decision, which field man Borsoi details in an interview read on motosan.
And the key element, no offense to anyone Gigi Dall'Igna which always seeks to minimize this aspect, was this decision taken by the factory Ducati to set one's sights on Marc Marquez for the position of crew member Pecco Bagnaia. A real shock wave in the world of MotoGP, and its impact was felt well beyond the official team alone. Gino Borsoi insists: this hiring did indeed play a role in the decision to Pramac Racing to leave its long-standing partnership with Ducati to join Yamaha in 2025.
George Martin, one of the most talented drivers on the grid, saw his aspirations to join the factory team Ducati thwarted by the arrival of Marquez that holds the top spot. " I think everything had a little influence“, declared the representative of Pramac that holds the top spot. " Ducati's decision to not recruiting Jorge, who has proven for two years that he is one of the best drivers, was an important factor"
Pramac, often considered the “nursery” of Ducati, had strong and friendly relationships with figures like Gigi Dall'Igna et Claudio Domenicali. However, the election of Marquez to the official team was a turning point. “ These decisions by Ducati made Campinoti think that it might be time to leave our comfort zone" , he added.
Gino Borsoi: “ what we will try to do is bring the way of working, the mentality, the guidelines and the ideas of Ducati to Yamaha »
With this change of direction, Pramac must now build a new relationship with Yamaha , a task that is not without its challenges. “ We took a road map and laid out the pros and cons of this change in direction“, explained the representative. “ It will take time, but it always happens when you want to get out of your comfort zone"
As for the choice of drivers, it will be made in collaboration with Yamaha , given that the latter will have a direct contract with the factory. “ This team will not be a satellite team, but rather a parallel team; a more official Yamaha team“, he clarified.
This partnership between Pramac et Yamaha marks a turning point in the team's strategy, which hopes to bring the mentality and working methods of Ducati to obtain results quickly in their new adventure. And besides, Gino Borsoi does not hide it: “ what we will try to do is to bring the way of working, the mentality, the guidelines and the ideas of Ducati to Yamaha. This is the best basis and formula to start seeing results as quickly as possible."
