Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati, anticipates a shift in the Championship from the Qatar Grand Prix, expecting Francesco Bagnaia to recover his form after a challenging start in 2025. While Marquez currently leads the races, Domenicali believes Bagnaia will display his true potential soon, despite challenges faced at favorable tracks for Marquez.
Claudio Domenicali, the CEO of Ducati, expresses optimism regarding Francesco Bagnaia’s performance in the upcoming races following a challenging start to the 2025 season. Domenicali anticipates a notably different Championship starting from the Qatar Grand Prix, where he believes Bagnaia will reclaim his competitive edge.
Initially, the expectation was for Marc Marquez, a two-time MotoGP Champion, to compete vigorously against Bagnaia. Nonetheless, Bagnaia has found himself in third place as Marquez has dominated the early races, winning both the Grand Prix and Sprint Races in Thailand and Argentina. There is a strong expectation that Marquez will maintain his winning streak at the Circuit of the Americas.
Domenicali specifies, “I think Pecco started with two races that weren’t the most favourable for him,” indicating that Bagnaia’s true capabilities have yet to be realized. He acknowledges the difficulties that impacted Bagnaia during the winter tests and remains confident that Bagnaia will demonstrate his skills in the upcoming races. However, he suggests that perhaps Austin may not be the ideal venue for Bagnaia, given that it favors Marquez.
Bagnaia’s history in Qatar indicates mixed results; he has secured two victories at the Lusail International Circuit, one in MotoGP and another in Moto2. His podium finishes in Qatar also include three MotoGP appearances and one in Moto3, yet he has not yet achieved a Sprint podium at this particular circuit.
In summary, Claudio Domenicali is confident that fans will witness a revitalized Francesco Bagnaia in the Championship following the Qatar Grand Prix. Despite a tough start and the impressive performances of Marc Marquez, Domenicali believes Bagnaia has the potential to return to the forefront of the competition, especially as he aims to leverage his past successes in Qatar. The upcoming races will be critical for demonstrating Bagnaia’s true capabilities and competitiveness in the 2025 season.
Original Source: bikesportnews.com
