Why Is Marc Marquez Uncopyable? Marco Rigamonti Reveals Ducati’s 2025 Dominance Secret

Marc Marquez continues to dominate the 2025 MotoGP season with Ducati Lenovo Team, securing nine victories in the opening 12 races. His crew chief, Marco Rigamonti, recently explained why Ducati’s rivals struggle to replicate Marquez’s riding style, particularly in left-hand corners. With this stellar performance, will Marquez be the key to Ducati’s sustained supremacy through the 2027 regulation changes?

Marc Marquez, an eight-time world champion, joined Ducati’s factory team in 2025 after a stellar 2024 season with Gresini Racing. Paired with the Desmosedici GP25, Marquez immediately showcased his prowess, leading the championship by 51 points over Francesco Bagnaia after the 2025 French Grand Prix. Rigamonti, previously working with Enea Bastianini, Johann Zarco, and Andrea Iannone, became Marquez’s crew chief, bringing deep technical expertise to maximize the Spaniard’s potential.

During an interview at the 2025 Aragon Grand Prix, Rigamonti revealed that Marquez’s edge lies in his exceptional precision entering left-hand corners, a skill rivals find nearly impossible to mimic. Rigamonti noted that while telemetry data shows where Marquez excels, “how he does it is so fast it’s hard to explain precisely.” Marquez maximizes the GP25’s potential, while rivals like Bagnaia and Fabio Di Giannantonio struggle to adapt to the same bike. Posts on X highlight fans’ excitement over Marquez’s dominance, with some calling it a “return to his 2019 golden era.”

Marquez’s superiority cements Ducati’s position as MotoGP’s leading team but underscores the challenge for rivals like Yamaha, KTM, and Aprilia to catch up. With Marquez and his brother, Alex Marquez, shining on the GP24 at Gresini, Ducati dominates the track. However, Ducati’s decision to retain the 2024 engine after the 2025 spec’s development setbacks has allowed satellite teams like Gresini to compete closer, creating an intriguing competitive dynamic.

Rigamonti praised Marquez’s technical understanding, noting that the rider provides clear instructions that enable the team to enhance bike performance. Fans on X echoed this sentiment, calling Marquez “unmatched” in left-hand corners. Meanwhile, Bagnaia acknowledged that Marquez tends to make errors when too comfortable on the bike, as seen in crashes at Austin and Jerez, yet his dominance remains formidable.

Despite Marquez’s dominance, maintaining this level of performance comes with immense pressure, particularly with rivals like Jorge Martin at Aprilia and Fabio Quartararo at Yamaha making strides. Additionally, constant adaptation to new regulations and internal competition with Bagnaia add complexity. Honda and KTM’s efforts to close the gap could also threaten Ducati’s supremacy if Marquez and his team fail to innovate.

With the 2025 season ongoing and the 850cc regulation changes looming in 2027, Marquez and Rigamonti are expected to continue leveraging their technical and strategic edge. If Marquez maintains consistency, he could claim a seventh premier-class title, while Ducati may extend its dominance. The post-race test in Jerez in April 2025 will be critical for refining the GP25, ensuring Marquez stays ahead.

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