According to reports, current MotoGP world champion Peccage Bagnaia and his inner circle are furious with Ducati Cors general manager Gigi Dall’igna following the emergence of details surrounding “unprecedented private offers” allegedly made to his teammate Marc Márquez. Sources suggest that these offers, aimed at potentially securing Márquez’s long-term future with the factory, were perceived by Bagnaia’s camp as undermining their position and demonstrating a lack of faith from Ducati’s leadership, leading them to claim that Dall’igna has “gone downhill”.
While the exact details of these “private offers” to Márquez are still confidential, they are believed to involve significant financial incentives, guarantees of future technical support and potentially even a clear path to becoming the number one driver in the Ducati setup. The timing of these offers, coinciding with Márquez’s impressive performances and Bagnaia’s recent struggles, has fuelled the reigning champion’s insecurity and led to a collapse in confidence with Dall’Igna.
According to reports, Bagnaia’s camp believes Dall’Igna’s actions have exacerbated the already tense dynamics within the Ducati garage, created by Márquez’s arrival and immediate competitiveness. They feel these “unprecedented private offers” indicate a clear shift in Ducati’s priorities, potentially marginalizing Bagnaia despite their status as a two-time world champion. This perceived favoritism toward Márquez has understandably angered Bagnaia and those closest to him.
The fallout from this revelation could have significant implications for Ducati’s internal harmony and its future rider lineup. Bagnaia’s informed outrage could lead to strained relations within the team and potentially even trigger considerations of a move to another manufacturer if his position at Ducati is deemed no longer secure. The MotoGP world is now watching with bated breath to see how Dall’Igna and Ducati’s management navigate this delicate and potentially explosive situation.
