Marc Marquez’s commercial clout has been cited as a major reason why Ducati selected him for their official squad next year. Ducati chose Marquez over Jorge Martin for their 2025 MotoGP rider lineup, a surprising decision. In addition to his on-track performances, Ducati has highlighted financial motivations for bringing Marquez into their main garage.

During the Dutch MotoGP this weekend, broadcaster Simon Crafar stated, “Whether you like it or not, whether you think it was unfair on Jorge, which is quite right…” “Whether you think it was the easy choice to choose Marc, which is correct… “I do not blame Ducati or its parent firm at all. He receives the greatest publicity. “He is quite determined. He makes it happen. In this combat, he is the sole ’23 machine.

He hasn’t been on it very long. Gigi Dall’Igna sees all of the data, and he understands what he’s doing with what he has. “I imagine sponsors were also interested in it. Audi, the parent corporation, is heavily focused on marketing. “All of that together, I totally understand why they did it.” Marc Marquez: Pecco Bagnaia is number one inside the garage. Pecco Bagnaia stated in Assen that Ducati did not consult him on the selection of his next teammate.

Marquez also stated that they had not discussed Ducati’s major decision, which was made in the days following Mugello, until they met again in Assen this week. “No, we didn’t have a chance to speak with Pecco,” Marquez explained. “He is the champion.” It’s a very pleasant experience for me. This year, I’m learning how to ride the Ducati from him. We’ll do it the same way next year. “He’s the number one within the garage. He is the winner over the last two years.

We shall make every effort to remain close to him. We will compete on the track, but we must work together in the garage to make the squad the strongest on the grid.” The atmosphere between two world champions, Bagnaia and Marquez, as colleagues on MotoGP’s top bike next year will undoubtedly be exciting. But this weekend, at the Dutch MotoGP, their primary preoccupation is the title race. Pramac’s Martin leads the championship by 18 points over Bagnaia.

Gresini’s Marquez is third, 35 points behind Martin, and still looking for his first Ducati triumph.