As the MotoGP season progresses, discussions about Marc Marquez's future at Gresini Ducati are everywhere. With contracts ending and career choices opening up, the MotoGP icon is at a crucial crossroads. In a recent interview, keen MotoGP observer Marco Melandri shared his thoughts on Marquez's potential moves for next year, suggesting that KTM might be a better option for him. But he also shared his vision on the current title race, which deserves attention...
And it is with this opinion that we will begin, a point of view which revolves around this certainty that Marco Melandri has been forged throughout his own career: a satellite team cannot be world champions. And for the Italian, the reality of satellite teams versus factory teams is a significant difference that Marc Marquez begins to understand...
« With Gresini, a satellite team, Marc Marquez initially did not understand the difference between a factory team and a satellite team. NOW, he begins to realize the difference »Comments Marco Melandri in remarks relayed by motosan.
As for the possibility of winning at Gresini, he is categorical: “ for me there is no way to win with a satellite team, no way. Ducati sells red bikes, so they can't win with a blue bike ". Then he specifies: “ they are sponsored by Monster which also sponsors Ducati Superbike and motocross. Martin and Marc are Red Bull riders, I don't think Ducati will allow the Red Bull riders to win. That's what I think ».
Marco Melandri: “ I don't see any reason to see Marc Marquez at Ducati, at KTM they don't have a satellite team »
From there, there would only be one way out Marc Marquez : " in fact, I was pretty sure he would go racing with KTM this year. I am very happy that he is with Gresini, but I see no reason to see him at Ducati. For me, the only bike ready to fight for the championship is the KTM. And with Marquez, maybe now with Acosta, they were ready to do it now, immediately. For the championship it is very important to have another manufacturer to fight with Ducati "He says.
Marco Melandri addresses the approach to KTM, which could be beneficial for Marc Marquez : " now the good thing for KTM is that they have different brands in different teams. They don't have satellite equipment, the GasGas is a factory KTM. So they will try everything to achieve victory now ».
While Marc Marquez ponders his future, the specter of these decisions could redefine his career, with the hope of securing a competitive bike that could allow him to reclaim his champion status. According to Marco Melandri, the transition to KTM could offer just this much sought-after opportunity.
