Livio Suppo: “Bagnaia-Marquez together? I don't think Pecco could oppose him” | FP

Dream team hypothesis

The 2024 MotoGP World Championship has yet to begin, but the imagination of fans and professionals is already galloping beyond this year, which also promises to be very spectacular. L'Marc Marquez's arrival at Ducatiwith the Gresini team, leaves one to imagine fascinating suggestions for the future. The Spaniard from Cervera has ratified a one-year agreement with the Italian team, but what will his decisions be in view of 2025?

It is inevitable to imagine that a lot will depend on what the outcome of his first year on a Borgo Panigale bike will be, but there are many who bet that a champion of Marquez's caliber will not remain 'stuck' in a team for too long unofficial. Among those who are convinced that there is the possibility of admiring a dream team red composed of Bagnaia and Marquez in the intriguing role of team mates there is the former manager of Ducati and Honda, Livio Suppo.

No veto

“Pecco Bagnaia is the most important man at Ducati, so they have to keep him – he commented in an interview reported by the German site Speedweek – but there will be a big challenge for the second saddle”. According to Suppo however, despite the two consecutive titles brought to cases, Bagnaia will not have a 'veto right' over Marquez or on any other driver.

“I don't think Pecco has any say in choosing his partner – Suppo underlined – unless there is a serious character problem, a driver cannot complain about someone who hires the team just because he thinks they could be faster than him. Every manufacturer must try to have the strongest team”.

Not just Ducati

However, a star the size of Marquez, if he were to become competitive again for the title, could also tempt all the other manufacturersfrom Honda to the ever-present KTM: “Marc wanted just one year on his contract and that's what he got from Gresini. I think he wanted this contract to see if he was still fast enough to fight for the championship. Once he realizes this, he will have the freedom to see what Honda, KTM and Ducati are doing and then make his decision.”concluded Suppo.