Bagnaia: ‘Living with Marquez was positive, he tried to assist me’

Although the 2025 season proved significantly more difficult for the Italian, he emphasized that the garage atmosphere remained surprisingly peaceful. During a BSMT podcast interview, Pecco described their coexistence as positive, noting that Marquez adapted immediately. The Spaniard even offered valuable technical assistance, occasionally suggesting alternative tire strategies when Bagnaia struggled out on the track.

Bagnaia truly believes champions require strong adversaries to define their legacy. He also disclosed that Ducati executives Dall’Igna and Tardozzi privately informed him of Marquez’s signing beforehand. Bagnaia admitted he expected this progression after Marquez’s stint at Gresini. Instead of resentment, Bagnaia embraced the challenge, meticulously studying Marquez’s precise telemetry data to learn faster. Ultimately, he viewed competing directly against such a legendary teammate as a powerful stimulus for his professional growth within the factory team.