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Marc Marquez might not be welcomed to the Ducati family by riders affiliated to VR46, he has been warned.
One of the biggest rider moves in MotoGP history involves Marquez joining the team of his old rival Valentino Rossi. There is speculation about how Marquez will get along with the riders from Rossi’s team, especially after a heated war of words with Marco Bezzecchi last season. Both Marquez and Bezzecchi will be equipped with the same bike and fall under the Ducati umbrella. Pramac Racing boss Paolo Campinoti has expressed his concerns about the situation, mentioning the existing tensions between the Marquez family and the VR46 riders within the Ducati world. Gresini Racing successfully signed Marquez to their team on a one-year deal for 2024, which was facilitated by Gresini’s independent status. Pramac, on the other hand, will retain Jorge Martin alongside Franco Morbidelli, making Campinoti believe that he has spent his resources wisely. Ducati has placed restrictions on Marquez, allowing him to bring only one engineer from Honda in order to prevent him from taking any secrets to a rival manufacturer in 2025. Campinoti acknowledges Marquez’s strength as a rider but also acknowledges the challenges he may face with his aggressive and unbalancing style at Ducati.
