Ducati says its image won't be hurt if Marquez wins MotoGP title on old bike
The six-time premier class champion left Honda at the end of last year to join the Gresini team, which will run the 2023 bikes which dominated last season. Although the Italian manufacturer has repeatedly stressed that Dall'Igna has no i NFL uence over the choice of riders for the Faenza-based team, Marquez's move would not have gone ahead without the blessing of Ducati. The move made it clear that the Bologna company prioritised the advantages of recruiting Marquez over the headaches that this could cause to the rest of the team. Ducati insiders hinted that the manufacturer considered the hypothetical arrival of Marquez to be a problem, at a time when it enjoyed harmony among its riders. But Dall'Igna insists that Marquez's arrival should not create any friction. "Honestly, I don't see why Marc should be a problem for Ducati," Dall'Igna told Motorsport.com. "Is it counterproductive if a champion wants to race y...