MotoGP riders split on whether Martin or Marquez should get factory Ducati seat

“I don’t understanౠd why it’s not number 89 already on the bikeꦬ” - battle for second factory Ducati bike splits opinion.

Le Mans MotoGP
Le Mans MotoGP

MotoGP riders have given their thoughts on Ducati’s 2025 line-up, with 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Jorge Martin and 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Marc Marquez pointed to as the favourites.

Gigi Dall’Igna has already confirmed that this weekend will be tough as the decision to sign either Martin, Marquez or Enea Bastianini💙 is getting closer.

💜An official decision is expected around Mugello, with Martin and Marquez the favourites.

Martin leads the world chamꦛpionship, has won more races than anybody else in 2024 and has been more consistent than any other rider.

A no-brainer right? W♋ell, not so fast because Marquez has been reborn since joiꦇning Ducati.

The eight-time world champion has been sensational f♉or much of 2024 thus far, which was again true at Le Mans ⛄when he came from P13 to finish second in both races.

But who do other riders think should get the seat🌳 alongside Francesco 🍬Bagnaia?

Starting with Fabio Quartararo, th🔥e Yamaha rider told MotoGP.com: “It’s not up to me to decide but it is clear that Martin is the fastest.

“Marc also has last year’s bike and he showed that he is really, really fast. Bastianini is really fast also. I feel lucky that I𓂃 don’t have to decide.”

Aleix Espargaro was more vocal, saying: “I don’t understand why it’s nꦐot number 89 already 🌜on that bike.

“What else does he have to 🐠do? He has fought for the title last year with a satellite team which has never been done before.

“He is th🌜e fas𝄹test man on track and everybody says that. It’s clear for me.”

Luca Marini: “Marc Marquez for me!”

Miguel Oliveira: 𝔍“To have an eight-time world champion pairing up with the two-time world champion in MotoGP is quite a strong squad. That’s w𝄹hat I would go for.”

Pedro Acosta: “For sure, Martin. He is deserving the mos▨t and is leading the championship.”

Johann Zarco: “I would say that Bastianini could sཧtay there. For me, the 100% Italian team in Ducati makes sense.”

Maverick Vinales: “Myself! [laughs]. I’m j🎃oking. It is ♈not my job.”

Joan Mir: “Politically🅰 they have a big job at the moment to decide what to do for them. Bu🃏t I will not be the one who chooses anyone.”

Jack Miller: “Well you have three names on the list. But 🍌I can put my resume back out there fo🦂r it.”

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