“DRAMA AT THE FRECH GP” After huge failure by Pecco Bagnaia at the Le Mans, a visibly upset Ducati Boss issued a scathing statement that sent the media into a frenzy. Marc Marquez’s response, meanwhile, left many shocked: “He doesn’t deserve the number 1 ranking when he fail like that.”

The aftermath of a disastrous French Grand Prix for reigning champion Pecco Bagnaia has ignited a firestorm of controversy within the Ducati camp. Following a weekend riddled with issues culminating in a race retirement, a visibly frustrated Ducati team boss Gigi Dall’Igna reportedly issued a scathing statement expressing his extreme disappointment with Bagnaia’s performance, a reaction that has quickly sent the MotoGP media into a frenzy.

While the exact words of Dall’Igna’s statement remain closely guarded, sources suggest it conveyed a clear message of dissatisfaction with Bagnaia’s repeated struggles with the 2025 Ducati machinery. Dall’Igna, known for his demanding nature and high expectations, is believed to have emphasized the urgent need for Bagnaia to find a solution to his ongoing issues, particularly with teammate Marc Márquez consistently outperforming him on similar equipment. The tone of the statement reportedly indicated a growing impatience within the Ducati hierarchy.

Adding fuel to the fire, Marc Márquez, who secured a strong podium finish at Le Mans, delivered a shocking response when questioned about Bagnaia’s difficult weekend. In a comment that has left many stunned, Márquez reportedly stated that the reigning champion “doesn’t deserve the number 1 ranking when he fails like that.” This blunt assessment from Bagnaia’s own teammate has been interpreted by many as a clear indication of the growing tension and competitive rivalry within the factory Ducati garage.

Márquez’s stark words have only amplified the drama surrounding Ducati’s weekend at the French Grand Prix. The public criticism of the reigning champion by his teammate, coupled with the Ducati boss’s visible frustration, paints a picture of a team under immense pressure and potentially facing internal friction as the championship battle intensifies. The MotoGP world now waits to see how Bagnaia will respond to these stinging remarks and whether Ducati can effectively manage the escalating tension within their ranks.