🛑 Pecco Bagnaia Faces Contract Dilemma as Ducati Pairs Him with Marc Marquez for 2025: ‘No more bargaining power’

It seemed like a smart move at the time: Pecco Bagnaia signed his contract extension with Ducati at the beginning of the season, ensuring job security and a future filled with red glory. But, oh, the plot twist! Midway through the year, Ducati decided to spice things up by gifting him none other than Marc Márquez as his 2025 teammate. Suddenly, that early renewal looks less like a masterstroke and more like a self-imposed trap.

Now, Pecco finds himself in an awkward position. No leverage, no bargaining power, and absolutely no say in Ducati’s decisions. He’s stuck, watching his once-undisputed role as the team leader get hijacked by a six-time MotoGP champion who thrives on mind games and cutthroat rivalries.

Signing early? Well, that’s a double-edged sword. On one side, it offers stability. On the other, it leaves the rider completely at the mercy of the team—powerless, politically irrelevant, and contractually handcuffed. Ducati’s message is clear: the show must go on, and if Pecco thought he was the star, he might want to check the script again.

With Márquez stepping in, the “Pecco Era” at Ducati could soon become nothing more than a fleeting memory. After all, in MotoGP, loyalty is just another marketing slogan—speed, politics, and pure racing ruthlessness always win.