With Pramac Leading MotoGP Standings, Campinoti Confident in Team’s Strength Amid Marquez’s Declined Interest and Upcoming Rider Decisions
Pramac CEO Paolo Campinoti has responded to Marc Marquez’s recent dismissal of a potential move to Ducati’s satellite MotoGP team, stating that the decision is Marquez’s problem, not theirs.
Currently leading the MotoGP standings with Jorge Martin, Pramac faces the possibility of losing Martin to either Ducati Lenovo or another factory team. If Martin secures a spot on the official Ducati team alongside Francesco Bagnaia, Marquez could theoretically be promoted to a factory-spec Desmosedici by moving from Gresini to Pramac.
However, Marquez has publicly stated that he has no interest in transferring from one satellite Ducati team to another, effectively ruling out the move.
In an interview with SkySport.it, Campinoti emphasized that he is awaiting Ducati’s decision regarding their 2025 factory rider lineup, and Pramac will adjust their plans accordingly.
When asked about Marquez’s comments, Campinoti remarked, “He’s the one who ruled himself out. Fortunately, we have the rider leading the world championship. Last year, we finished second in the final race and won the teams’ world championship. The issue is his, not ours.”
Marquez has mentioned having three options for the next season: joining the official Ducati team, staying with Gresini if he can secure a factory bike, or moving to KTM, which offers factory bikes through both the Red Bull and Tech3 teams.
“Marquez said he wanted to be in a winning team, and I believe we have proven that we are,” Campinoti continued. “The alternative options he has don’t seem to have won many world championships recently, so it’s his decision, not mine.”
Campinoti, whose team has also received interest from Yamaha for the next season, reiterated, “I believe that Pramac has demonstrated over the years that it is a top team. The attention we are receiving from various manufacturers and riders wanting to join us is confirmation of this.”
He concluded, “If someone doesn’t want to come willingly, that’s their issue, not ours. We’ve been without Marquez for 22 years; I think we can manage without him next year as well.”
