Livio Suppo, who knows the intricacies of the MotoGP paddock well, shared his thoughts in a recent interview with MOW, where he touched on several hot topics in the championship, including the title fight between Jorge Martin and Pecco Bagnaia, the performance of Marc Marquez, as well as the potential of Pedro Acosta…
Regarding the battle between Martin et bagnaia, Suppo acknowledges that both drivers are the strongest since last year, but he also highlights their tendency to make mistakes: " when you take the lead, you fall in the next race… In a way, it's better this way; It's still a good championship ». suppo highlights the competitiveness and uncertainty of this season, while asserting that Ducati would do nothing to hinder George Martin.
According to him, the opposite " would give a bad impression and would be worse than losing a world championship " He is convinced that Ducati respects the integrity of the competition, stating: “ If you know that there are four official bikes on the track, with strong riders, you have to take into account that they can win the world championship ».
suppo also analyzed the season of Marc Marquez, emphasizing that although he rides a satellite motorcycle Gresini, he often surpasses riders with official motorcycles. Marquez, who joined the fight for third place in the championship, showed that he is still one of the fastest drivers: " despite the last four years of suffering, the talent is still there ».
Livio Suppo: “ Pedro Acosta on a Ducati would have given everyone a hard time in his first year »
Livio Suppo, Racing Consultant recognizes the difficult adaptation of Marquez to one Ducati after his years at Honda, but it is certain that the decision to leave the Japanese brand has paid off. He also points out that Gigi Dall'Igna, the key engineer of Ducati, is an important factor behind the future rise of Marquez in the official Ducati team in 2025. For suppo, who are " An eight-time world champion is like a beautiful girl in a nightclub; it's impossible not to be fascinated by her ».
suppo also mentioned the raw talent of Peter Acosta, who impressed from the start, despite difficulties with the KTM. He shared his views thatAcosta, while being a rookie, already competes in terms of points with Brad Binder, which can be interpreted in different ways: “ This speaks very well of Pedro Acosta or badly of the South African ». suppo regret not having seen Acosta on a Ducati from his debut in MotoGP: “ Pedro is someone who would have been nice to see on a Ducati; it would have given everyone a hard time in his first year ».
With his experience and his perspectives, Livio Suppo continues to be an influential and respected figure in the world of MotoGP, able to offer insightful analysis on the greatest talents and strategic issues dominating the current scene.
