Bagnaia’s Concerns Over Team Harmony With Marquez’s Arrival at Ducati Unveiled

Pecco Bagnaia expresses worries about potential disruption in team harmony with Marc Marquez's arrival

"The main goal is to keep a positive and unified environment within the team."

Ducati has acknowledged that Francesco Bagnaia is worried about the "environment" when Marc Marquez joins him as a teammate.

Marquez emerged victorious in the competitive race to secure the position as Ducati's second official rider for the 2025 season, surpassing both Jorge Martin and Enea Bastianini.

A key topic of discussion will be his rapport with the reigning champion, Bagnaia.

"Pecco has frequently expressed his desire to maintain the current atmosphere of unity in the team," team manager Davide Tardozzi shared with Cycle World.

"He is worried that certain scenarios could harm the environment within the garage."

"We also place this at the top of our list. We believe that having Marc around won't lead to any issues within the Ducati team."

"We believe we have the capability to handle two champions such as Marc and Pecco."

"Nearly a decade has passed since Sepang…"

Bagnaia's devotion to Valentino Rossi, the perpetual rival of Marquez, introduces an extra challenge.

Bagnaia, who emerged from the VR46 Academy, finds himself years later working alongside the biggest competitor of his original mentor in the same team.

"Tardozzi noted, “Indeed, while Pecco is a member of Valentino Rossi’s Academy, he stands out as a champion on his own merits.”

"Our main focus is to ensure the current peaceful environment in the garage continues. It's my responsibility to uphold this."

Tardozzi was asked if the Italian supporters would welcome Marquez donning the red colors.

He was questioned regarding recollections of Rossi and Marquez's most infamous clashes.

"Tardozzi replied, noting that the events in Sepang occurred nearly a decade ago."

He explained the reasons for selecting Marquez over Martin or Bastianini.

"Tardozzi mentioned that they evaluate the rider's performance and his capacity to advance the motorcycle alongside Pecco, aiming for championship victories."

"We focus our gaze forward, towards what is yet to come, rather than dwelling on what has already happened."

Additionally, in the realm of this sport, there are enthusiasts who support an individual racer, while there are those loyal to Ducati, aligning themselves with the brand as a whole.

"We are incredibly honored and filled with pride to have them; it's truly remarkable."

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