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MotoGP world championship leader Marc Marquez says he is keen to do whatever he can to help Ducati team-mate Pecco Bagnaia out of the “hole” he currently finds himself in
MotoGP world championship leader Marc Marquez expressed his eagerness to support Pecco Bagnaia in overcoming his current struggles in the championship. Marquez, who is significantly ahead in the standings, emphasized his concern for Bagnaia’s challenging situation on the Ducati bike.
Marquez mentioned offering advice to Bagnaia on managing the pressure during the race weekend at Misano, where Bagnaia is set to compete in his home race. Despite wanting to beat all competitors, Marquez also emphasized the importance of seeing Bagnaia succeed and Ducati having both riders at the top.
Recognizing Bagnaia’s talent, Marquez acknowledged the difficulties faced by riders in challenging situations and expressed confidence in Bagnaia’s ability to overcome his current struggles. However, Marquez ruled out engaging in extensive tests with Ducati’s previous bike to help Bagnaia, citing the similarity in the performance feedback between him and Bagnaia on the current bike.
Marquez reiterated his commitment to Ducati’s success and emphasized his alignment with Bagnaia’s feedback, indicating they often share similar perspectives on the bike’s performance. Overall, Marquez’s focus remains on supporting Bagnaia’s resurgence while striving for Ducati’s competitiveness in the MotoGP championship.
