Ducati plans to take more time to announce their decision regarding the Pecco Bagnaia tandem and the future of Jorge Martin and Marc Marquez with them in 2025. One of the reasons may be that they already have a strategic plan and it seems that the plan has already been worded. agreement from related stakeholders such as Martin and Marc. In general, Ducati wants to retain both Martin and Marc Marquez because even though they may not be pure developers like Pecco Bagnaia, the data produced by both of them is still a valuable asset for future motorbike development, of course after being processed by engineers.
The question is, when will Ducati announce it? There is not a single word regarding a clear timeline from Ducati Corse management for the time being. Ducati General Manager Gigi Dall’Igna said: “A decision will be taken soon, but contracts are always complicated and negotiations can take longer than expected. We need time to implement the idea, bring it to life, and then communicate it to the public.”
There are only sentences uttered by Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali after the race in Catalunya last weekend which actually adds more or less to what was previously said by Mauro Grassilli “This (announcement) will not happen during Mugello but after Mugello and before Assen. Between one event and another event.” that’s what Domenicali said.
When pressed by journalist Mela Checoles to tell what exactly Ducati’s decision will depend on, Domenicali replied “It’s a series of things that have to be in place and not only about the driver’s talent but also the understanding of how it affects the team. We have to look at the global concept, not just the riders we put into factory teams. “It was very difficult to decide because all the names under consideration had the right to be there.”
“For us, the number one aspect is always the sporting aspect. We try to make decisions that we think give us the best chance of winning. Winning is the most important thing for us and what we all strive for at Ducati, so it’s important not to sacrifice that. Then, talent, marketing value, . . .”
