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Red Bull Sponsorship Hurdle for Marc Marquez and Ducati

1 years ago By Sports Desk

Marc Márquez, one of MotoGP’s biggest stars, faces a significant challenge in his possible move to the official Ducati team in 2025. The biggest obstacle is his long association with Red Bull, which competescompetes directly with the sponsorship from his official partner, Monster Ducati.

Sponsorship Conflict

Ducati and Monster have a contract that runs until the end of 2025, and the rivalry between Monster and Red Bull in the energy drink market makes it impossible for Ducati to accommodate a rider so tied to its rival. Márquez, who left Honda and gave up MotoGP’s biggest rider contract to join Gresini Ducati, must now consider whether it is worth parting ways with Red Bull to pursue a new career chapter.

In addition to the conflict with Monster, Márquez faces other sponsorship challenges. It is backed by Samsung, which competes directly with Lenovo, Ducati’s main sponsor. Another example is Allianz, Márquez’s partner, competing with Unipol, Ducati’s sponsor. In accessories, Márquez is sponsored by Oakley, while Ducati has an agreement with Carrera. And finally, the Estrella Galicia brewery, which supports Márquez, is a rival of Contadi Castaldi, Ducati’s sponsor in the wine and spirits sector.

Márquez’s decision

At Le Mans, Márquez commented on the possibility of leaving Red Bull to join the official Ducati team: “In life, sometimes you have to make decisions that you don’t like or don’t want to make. We are all here to win, and to do that, we need to look for the best conditions at all times. We have to consider everything.”.

He added: “If a rider finishes his contract and a factory has bikes available anyway, it would be silly not to at least have a conversation with them. You have to talk to everyone, and logically, there is conversation.”

This decision is complicated not only by financial considerations but also by the emotional and historical weight of his partnership with Red Bull, which has been a constant support throughout his career.

Ducati’s choice for 2025

Ducati must decide between Marc Márquez, Jorge Martin, and Enea Bastianini for the place alongside Pecco Bagnaia in 2025. Márquez has made clear his desire to drive a factory car next season, having adapted to his GP23 this year.

With the decision expected to be finalized around the Mugello GP, which starts at the end of May, all parties involved must carefully consider their next steps. Marquez’s choice to break away from Red Bull or not will be decisive not only for his career but also for the balance of power in the MotoGP camp.

The resolution of this sponsorship conflict could shape Márquez’s future and determine whether he will be able to fulfill his dream of riding for the factory Ducati team, potentially changing the competitive landscape of MotoGP for years to come.

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