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Ducati boss Claudio Domenicali has backed Francesco Bagnaia to end a “complex” MotoGP season on the championship podium, while providing an update on Marc Marquez’s recovery.
Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali believes Francesco Bagnaia still has a good shot at finishing the MotoGP season in third place in the world championship standings. Despite a season with highs and lows, Ducati has secured a title one-two with Marc and Alex Marquez. Bagnaia is currently five points behind Marco Bezzecchi in the battle for third place. Domenicali expressed confidence in Bagnaia’s potential to secure the third step on the podium. Ducati riders have dominated the final MotoGP podium for the past two seasons. Domenicali provided an update on Marc Marquez’s recovery, with the nine-time world champion expected to return to MotoGP action in February. Ducati’s WorldSBK title runner-up Nicolo Bulega will substitute for Marquez in the remaining races.
