Marc Marquez’s immense commercial appeal has been highlighted as a significant factor in Ducati’s decision to sign him for their official team next year. Initially, it seemed that Jorge Martin would secure the spot, but Ducati’s choice ultimately favored Marquez.
Beyond his impressive on-track performances, financial considerations played a key role in Ducati’s decision to bring Marquez into their main garage. Simon Crafar, a broadcaster, shared his insights from the Dutch MotoGP this weekend, explaining the rationale behind Ducati’s decision.
“Whether you like it or not, whether you think it was unfair on Jorge, which is quite right… Whether you think it was the obvious choice to take Marc, which is quite right… I don’t blame Ducati or their parent company at all. He gets the most publicity, He is so determined. He makes it happen. In this battle, he’s the only ‘23 machine in it. He hasn’t been on it long. Gigi Dall’Igna sees all the data, he sees what he’s doing, with what he’s got. I imagine, also, sponsors were keen on it. The parent company, Audi, keen on marketing. All of that together, I totally understand why they did it.”
MARC MARQUEZ: PECCO BAGNAIA IS #1 INSIDE THE GARAGE
Pecco Bagnaia revealed in Assen that Ducati did not consult him regarding the choice of his next teammate. Marquez confirmed that he and Bagnaia had not discussed Ducati’s decision until they met at Assen this week.
“No, we didn’t have the chance to speak with Pecco,” Marquez said. “He’s the champion. For me, it’s something super nice. This year I am learning how to ride this Ducati from him. Next year we will keep it in the same way. He’s the #1 inside the garage. He is the one that won in the last two years. We will try 100% to be close to him. On the race track we will compete with each other but inside the garage we need to help the team to be the strongest on the grid.”
The dynamic between two world champions, Bagnaia and Marquez, as teammates on MotoGP’s top bike next year, promises to be intriguing. However, their immediate focus this weekend at the Dutch MotoGP is the title battle. Pramac’s Jorge Martin currently leads the championship, 18 points ahead of Bagnaia. Gresini’s Marquez is third, 35 points behind Martin, and is still chasing his first victory on a Ducati.
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