Bagnaia Struggles Under Marquez’s Shadow at Ducati

Marc Marquez has shown remarkable dominance with Ducati in 2025 season — leaving his teammate Francesco Bagnaia under immense pressure.

The 32-year-old rider currently leads the championship with 233 points, holding a 93-point advantage over Bagnaia who sits in third position. Marquez’s impressive performance is reflected in his six podiums with four victories in main races.

In sprint races, the rider nicknamed “Baby Alien” has been even more dominant — collecting eight podiums with seven victories. The status as Ducati’s senior rider has become a burden for Bagnaia, the 2022 and 2023 MotoGP champion.