Two-time MotoGP world champion Pecco Bagnaia shared his thoughts at Assen regarding the recent situation at Ducati following the integration of Marc Marquez at Mugello. This strategic decision led to the loss of competitive riders like Jorge Martin and Enea Bastianini, as well as the end of the historic partnership with the Pramac team, which will sport the Yamaha colors from next season.
Pecco Bagnaia analyzed the situation following recent events that shook the transfer market, with a new direction for the team Pramac. " In recent years with Pramac, I have had the opportunity to compare my data with that of a pilot like Martin and all this will obviously disappear. I don't know who will take the place, whether it's Gresini or the VR46 team. It will be different anyway. We will have two fewer motorcycles next year. While this may mean less work for Ducati engineers, it will be an important step. Different but not worse. »
Pecco Bagnaia: “ I don't know if everything is linked to Marc's arrival, maybe it was just for Martin »
bagnaia also admitted on GP One that he does not have all the internal information on the decisions taken. “ The decisions that were made must surely have had reasons. What is certain, however, is that of the 4 pilots, 3 have left. Three very strong drivers who are going to other manufacturers. I don't know if everything is linked to Marc's arrival, maybe it was just for Martin."
Despite these changes, bagnaia is ultimately not so unhappy, even if Ducati ends up with two fewer motorcycles in the future. “ I don't mean to say that this change is necessarily a step backwards, » he sums up. bagnaia seems ready to face the challenges ahead, with an optimistic outlook on the adjustments and evolution of Ducati.
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