Marquez Manager: Bagnaia Doesn’t Deserve Ducati Seat

Jimmy Martinez, manager of Marc Marquez, has openly criticized Francesco Bagnaia’s place in the Ducati factory team, following the disappointing start to the MotoGP 2025 season.

After six rounds, Bagnaia has struggled to meet expectations, raising questions about his long-term fit in Ducati’s premier squad.

Performance comparison: Marquez vs Bagnaia

The numbers reveal a clear gap in performance. Marc Marquez has secured three victories and four podiums in total, whereas Bagnaia has managed just four podium finishes with only one win.

Adding further pressure, Alex Marquez — riding last year’s Ducati under Gresini Racing — has outperformed Bagnaia on multiple occasions.

Turning point at Jerez

The climax came during the Spanish GP in Jerez, where Alex Marquez clinched his first-ever MotoGP win, taking advantage of Marc’s crash. Bagnaia ended up in third place, compounding Ducati’s internal dilemma.