P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The MotoGP civil war threat Ducati must now delicately manage
The clash between Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia during the recent race in Portugal caused a major uproar on social media. Ducati had expressed reservations about Marquez joining their team due to their finely balanced ecosystem led by Bagnaia and Enea Bastianini. Despite initial reluctance, Ducati’s management has now shown intrigue and praise towards Marquez’s performance on their GP23 bike, hinting at a potential future as a factory team candidate. Marquez has quickly adapted to the new bike, impressing in races and demonstrating his champion mentality. His progress from Qatar to Portugal has been evident, culminating in his first podium finish for Ducati.
