Pecco Bagnaia’s Wife Domizia Castagnini Expresses Outrage as Marc Márquez Gets New Engine While Pecco Is Denied Access
💥 MotoGP was rocked by behind-the-scenes tension at the Austrian Grand Prix as Domizia Castagnini, wife of reigning champion Pecco Bagnaia, publicly expressed her frustration over Ducati’s decision to allow Marc Márquez to use the new GP25 engine while Bagnaia was forced to continue with the older GP24 configuration. “Non è giusto,” she reportedly told Ducati engineers. “It’s not fair that Pecco doesn’t get the same tools to fight.” Her comments have sparked a wave of debate about favoritism and internal politics within the Ducati camp.
🔍 The controversy stems from Ducati’s ongoing dilemma over which engine to commit to for the remainder of the 2025 season. While both Bagnaia and Márquez tested the GP25 during pre-season, Ducati ultimately allowed Márquez to run the upgraded power unit at the Red Bull Ring — a move that coincided with his dominant sprint victory. Bagnaia, meanwhile, struggled with setup issues and finished a disappointing eighth in the main race. Insiders suggest that Ducati’s technical team, led by Gigi Dall’Igna, is leaning toward Márquez’s feedback as the basis for future development.
💬 Domizia’s reaction reportedly left team boss Gigi Dall’Igna speechless, as she confronted him directly in the paddock. Witnesses described the moment as tense and emotional, with Dall’Igna offering no immediate response. Bagnaia himself has remained diplomatic, but sources close to the rider say he’s growing increasingly frustrated with the team’s direction. “Pecco feels sidelined,” one insider revealed. “He’s the defending champion, yet it’s Márquez who’s getting the upgrades.”
🏁 As the championship heads into its final stretch, the fallout from Austria could have lasting consequences. With Márquez surging toward a potential ninth world title and Bagnaia slipping further behind, Ducati faces a critical decision: balance loyalty to its reigning champion or bet on the momentum of its newest star. One thing is clear — Domizia Castagnini’s voice has added fuel to a fire that Ducati can no longer ignore.
