Marc Marquez's arrival at Ducati has raised many questions. While the association between the Spanish rider and the Italian brand seems promising on paper, Livio Suppo's comment shows that early observations suggest potential tensions within the team.
Le 2025 off-season opening test in Barcelona has highlighted an intriguing dynamic at Ducati. The arrival of Marc Marquez in the factory team generated a palpable effervescence, symbolized by the closeness noted between the new recruit and Gigi Dall'Igna, General Manager of Ducati CorsicaThis scenario, perceived by some as a withdrawal of Pecco Bagnaia, a two-time world champion, raises questions about the management of this dream team.
Livio Suppo, Racing Consultant, a former MotoGP manager and currently a member of the Italtrans Racing team, shared his analysis on GPOne.comHe stressed that the main challenge 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 that they are "in love" with Marc. ", did he declare.
suppo reminds that bagnaia remains a force not to be underestimated: " Pecco won two world championships in a row. It is incredibly fast and if he can reduce his mistakes, he will be a very difficult opponent to beat. »
Livio Suppo: “ I don't think he will be able to "kill" the championship like in 2014. »
Asked about the ability of Marquez to dominate the championship as at his peak at Honda, Suppo tempered expectations. No, I don't think 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 remains, however, a major asset for Ducati, having 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 George 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 suppo, this restructuring could benefit other teams, but the domination of the official team Ducati seems probable: " In theory, the first and second positions seem already decided »
However, this potential dominance will depend largely on the management of internal relations. The rivalry between bagnaia et Marquez could be a double-edged sword. A well-orchestrated harmony could push both drivers to surpass themselves, 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 ride side by side. It remains to be seen whether Ducati will manage to transform this potential into unprecedented dominance, or whether internal tensions will disrupt what could be a golden era.
