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Ducati MotoGP boss got “positive” response from Marquez, Bagnaia after Portugal clash
During the Portuguese GP last month, Bagnaia and Marquez collided on lap 23 while fighting for fourth place. The incident was deemed a racing incident by FIM stewards. Marquez felt the blame lay with Bagnaia for what he considered unnecessary retaliation. This event highlighted the potential tensions forewarned when Marquez signed with Gresini using a year-old Desmosedici for the 2024 season. Both riders did not face questions about the incident during the press conference before the Americas Grand Prix. Grassilli revealed he had contacted both riders after the incident, and their responses indicated a positive outlook moving forward. Moreover, Ducati is in discussions with satellite squads VR46 and Pramac regarding extending their partnerships amidst reports of Yamaha’s interest for 2025. Grassilli expressed the desire to continue collaborating with both teams in the long run. Uccio Salucci from VR46 team stated their intention to remain with Ducati while seeking a factory bike, whereas Pramac could potentially entertain offers despite a current automatic renewal clause with Ducati until 2024.
