Pecco Bagnaia are livid and claim Ducati boss Gigi Dall’igna has ‘made it worse’ as details of Marc Marquez’s unprecedented private offers are issued
Reigning MotoGP World Champion Pecco Bagnaia and his inner circle are reportedly furious with Ducati Corse General Manager Gigi Dall’Igna following the emergence of details surrounding “unprecedented private offers” allegedly made to his teammate Marc Márquez. Sources suggest these offers, aimed at potentially securing Márquez’s long-term future with the factory, have been perceived by Bagnaia’s camp as undermining his position and demonstrating a lack of faith from the Ducati leadership, leading them to claim Dall’Igna has “made it worse.”
While the exact specifics of these “private offers” to Márquez remain confidential, it is believed they involve significant financial incentives, assurances of future technical support, and potentially even a clear pathway to becoming the undisputed number one rider within the Ducati setup. The timing of these offers, coinciding with Márquez’s impressive performances and Bagnaia’s recent struggles, has reportedly fueled the reigning champion’s insecurity and led to a breakdown in trust with Dall’Igna.
Bagnaia’s camp reportedly believes that Dall’Igna’s actions have exacerbated the already tense dynamic within the Ducati garage, created by the arrival and immediate competitiveness of Márquez. They feel that these “unprecedented private offers” signal a clear shift in Ducati’s priorities, potentially marginalizing Bagnaia despite his status as the reigning two-time world champion. This perceived favoritism towards Márquez has understandably angered Bagnaia and those closest to him.
The fallout from this revelation could have significant implications for Ducati’s internal harmony and their future rider lineup. Bagnaia’s reported fury could lead to strained relationships within the team and potentially even trigger considerations of a move to another manufacturer if he feels his position at Ducati is no longer secure. The MotoGP world now watches with bated breath to see how Dall’Igna and Ducati management will navigate this delicate and potentially explosive situation.
