Former MotoGP rider Loris Capirossi says Ducati made a “courageous resolution” to deliver Marc Marquez to its manufacturing facility group for 2025.
Ducati had hoped to maintain Francesco Bagnaia, 2024 world champion Jorge Martin and Marquez on its books for this 12 months by providing the latter a works bike at Pramac.
When Marquez refused this and threatened to discover choices elsewhere on the grid, Ducati made a U-turn on its resolution to advertise Martin – who elected to signal for Aprilia as an alternative.
Ducati’s resolution finally misplaced it the 2024 world champion, in addition to high satellite tv for pc group Pramac to Yamaha.
By additionally bringing Marquez right into a group double world champion Bagnaia has made his personal, Ducati is working the danger of the pair falling out – not least with the latter being a protege of the latter’s nemesis Valentino Rossi.
Marc Marquez resolution ‘courageous’ by Ducati
Capirossi – who gained seven grands prix with Ducati between 2003 and 2007 – reckons Ducati’s resolution to signal Marquez to its manufacturing facility squad was “courageous” however one it had no alternative in doing.
“Actually, I count on one of the fascinating world championships lately,” he instructed Gazzetta dello Sport.
“Ducati would be the primary candidate to win the title and can accomplish that with an distinctive pairing, two very sturdy riders like Pecco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez, and the subject of managing two champions like them inside the group can even be fascinating.
“In my view they undoubtedly made the precise alternative, they could not let a rider like Marquez get away.
“It is a courageous resolution, however Marc’s expertise is indeniable and can’t be ignored.”
“Earlier than the beginning of the season, every part labored very effectively between the 2. The truth that, with them, developments can go in a single course, as a result of they provide equal suggestions, is actually constructive, however in the course of the 12 months the steadiness between them can be a very totally different factor.
“I raced for a few years within the World Championship and I do know very effectively that your first rival is at all times your team-mate.”
Ducati’s superteam has led many within the paddock to model the Italian producer as overwhelming favorite to win the championship in 2025.
However Capirossi sees Aprilia has being an “fascinating” potential challenger to Ducati.
“I noticed the Aprilia very effectively,” he added.
“It is a disgrace for Jorge Martin who was instantly injured within the exams and can miss the primary GP of the 12 months, however with Marco Bezzecchi issues went effectively and he had the chance to work on the bike and growth.
“In my view, normally, Aprilia may show fascinating.”
