Luca Marini Foresees Continued Ducati Dominance: “We Will Not Be Able to Fight Them in 2025…

Luca Marini Foresees Continued Ducati Dominance: “We Will Not Be Able to Fight Them in 2025.

Luca Marini, a prominent figure in MotoGP, has voiced a realistic yet somber perspective on the future of Ducati’s dominance in the sport. Speaking candidly in a recent interview, the VR46 Racing Team rider acknowledged the unparalleled supremacy of Ducati’s machinery and their competitive edge, which he predicts will persist well into the 2025 season.

Marini’s remarks come amid Ducati’s ongoing dominance, characterized by their superior bike performance and an array of talented riders. In 2023 and 2024, the Bologna-based manufacturer swept podiums and left rival teams scrambling to close the gap. Despite incremental improvements from other manufacturers like Yamaha, KTM, and Honda, Marini believes Ducati’s technological advancements and team depth will make them almost untouchable for the foreseeable future.

“We are all pushing to improve, but Ducati’s level is just too high,” Marini admitted. “Their bike has an unmatched balance of power, aerodynamics, and cornering ability. Even if other manufacturers find some solutions, we will not be able to fight with them in 2025.”.

The younger brother of MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi has experienced Ducati’s dominance firsthand. As part of a satellite Ducati team, Marini acknowledges the unique advantages their machinery provides but also recognizes the massive challenge other teams face in replicating such success.

Ducati’s dominance stems from not just their engineering brilliance but also their strategic rider selection and team organization. The factory team, alongside strong satellite outfits, has created a network of talent and data-sharing that outpaces rivals. Marini’s concerns reflect a broader sentiment within the paddock—that Ducati’s current trajectory might lead to an era of unprecedented one-team dominance in MotoGP.

While the VR46 Racing Team has shown promise, Marini understands that closing the performance gap requires more than just incremental gains. “We’re working hard every season, but the gap to Ducati feels like it’s growing rather than shrinking,” he noted.

Marini’s honesty sheds light on the immense challenge faced by the rest of the MotoGP grid. Whether 2025 will indeed see Ducati maintain their supremacy or if other manufacturers can mount a credible challenge remains to be seen. For now, Ducati’s rivals, including Marini, have no choice but to continue pushing the limits in pursuit of leveling the playing fields.