Stefan Bradl criticizes Ducati’s decision to pair Marquez with Bagnaia

Honda test rider Stefan Bradl has criticized Ducati’s decision to pair Marc Marquez with Francesco Bagnaia for this season, calling it excessive.

After 10 rounds of the 2025 MotoGP season, Marquez’s presence in the Italian factory team has proven dominant — the 32-year-old rider has collected eight podiums and multiple Grand Prix victories.

Marquez’s impressive performance is particularly evident in sprint races, where he has only once failed to secure victory and still managed to finish second. Meanwhile, Bagnaia, who has been with the team since 2021, is struggling — the Italian rider has secured only one victory this season.