Bagnaia: “Stronger Than Marquez, We’ll See Next Year”
Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez will form one of the most impressive rider duos in MotoGP in 2025. The inevitable comparison with the iconic duo Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi at Yamaha naturally arises, but what is coming could be even more exciting. Currently, both riders are racing on different Ducati machines, but next year, they will be together on the GP25, promising a season full of rivalry and spectacle.
In 2024, Bagnaia has stood out compared to Marquez, who has yet to win a race this season, surprising many fans and experts. The expectation was that Marquez, with his talent and experience, would quickly dominate the Ducati, but the reality has been different. Bagnaia recently commented to Paddock-gp: “Now I am stronger than Marc. So we will see, people’s expectations of him were certainly very different.”
Bagnaia has been cautious in his statements, preferring to let his performance on the track speak for itself. “We work in silence, we stay silent and… the track speaks. Because I have never had the habit of making judgments before seeing the work. We said that Marc with the Ducati was going to win, now we say that he does not have the same bike. Next year we will see.”
The prospect of Marquez not being able to win a race so far has been a surprise for many. The eight-time world champion has shown impressive performances on some occasions, but has lacked consistency to convert that into victories. However, the season is not over yet, and many believe he can still turn things around.
For Bagnaia, the key to surpassing Marquez is to stay focused and have fun. “What will be, we will see, I have to have fun and do my best, we know what our potential is and that by doing everything well… I know perfectly well that my strength is being able to detect the situation. In my opinion, we currently have very few opponents.”
The combination of Bagnaia and Marquez in the same Ducati team promises to be explosive. Both have the ambition to fight for the title and the ability to constantly challenge each other. Marquez, looking to reassert himself as a constant threat, will have to face a confident and in-form Bagnaia.
For MotoGP fans, 2025 is shaping up to be an unforgettable season. The rivalry between Bagnaia and Marquez, now teammates, will add an extra layer of intrigue and excitement to the races. Expectations are high, and everyone is eager to see how this dynamic will unfold on the track.
In the end, Bagnaia is confident in his potential and in the strength of his team, while Marquez will be determined to prove his worth and regain his leading position. The only certainty is that the 2025 season will be a must-watch spectacle for all MotoGP enthusiasts.
