“Marc Márquez Won’t Dominate The MotoGP in 2025 Like He Did in 2014” – Livio Suppo

“Marc Márquez Won’t Dominate Like He Did in 2014” – Livio Suppo

Marc Márquez, one of MotoGP’s most celebrated riders, is preparing to join Ducati in 2025. With Ducati widely regarded as the most competitive manufacturer on the grid, many fans and analysts are eager to see if Márquez can rekindle the dominance he once displayed during his prime years with Honda. His performances this season with Gresini Racing, even on an outdated 2023 machine, have been encouraging, proving he still has the talent to make a significant impact.

However, according to Livio Suppo, a former Honda team manager and current member of the Italtrans Racing Team, it’s unrealistic to expect Márquez to replicate the level of dominance he achieved in 2014. In an interview with *GPOne.com*, Suppo reflected on Márquez’s ability to compete at the top but dismissed the notion of him completely overwhelming the competition as he once did:

“No, I don’t think he’ll be able to dominate the championship like he did in 2014, when he won the first ten races of the season. Of course, he’ll be one of the main contenders, just as he proved this year by making a big difference compared to other GP23 riders. However, dominating the championship will be extremely challenging with the level of competition today. Riders like Pecco [Bagnaia] are incredibly strong—despite not winning the title, Bagnaia still claimed 11 Grand Prix victories this season. That kind of competition makes it harder for anyone to run away with the championship.”

The Changing Landscape of MotoGP
Suppo also pointed out that the competitive balance in MotoGP has shifted dramatically since Márquez’s peak years with Honda. The depth of talent on the grid, coupled with advancements in bike technology, has made the championship far more unpredictable. Ducati’s dominance as a manufacturer has added another layer of complexity, with several riders capable of winning races and contending for titles.

However, 2025 may bring some changes that could shake up the established order. Ducati’s decision to reduce its fleet from eight bikes to six, combined with the departure of riders like Jorge Martín and Enea Bastianini, could create new opportunities for other teams. Suppo believes this could introduce more excitement to the championship:

“This will be great for the fans because I think Ducati reducing from eight to six bikes and losing two strong riders like Martín and Bastianini will mix things up. This shift could give other teams a better chance at fighting for podiums. But at the same time, if we’re being realistic, the top two positions for next season seem almost predetermined. The official Ducati team has the resources, talent, and machinery to dominate the championship in a way that might make it difficult for anyone, including Márquez, to break their stranglehold.”

Márquez’s Role in the Future of MotoGP
Despite these challenges, Márquez is still expected to be a major force in the championship. His ability to adapt quickly to new machinery, coupled with his unparalleled racecraft, ensures he will remain a serious contender. However, Suppo highlighted the difference between contending for wins and outright domination. Márquez’s legendary 2014 season, where he opened with ten consecutive victories and cruised to the title, was a unique achievement unlikely to be replicated in today’s hyper-competitive environment.

“Marc is undoubtedly one of the greatest riders in MotoGP history, and his move to Ducati gives him the chance to compete at the front once again,” Suppo said. “But the level of competition is so much higher now. Riders like Pecco, along with the rising stars in MotoGP, are not going to make it easy for him to dominate the way he once did. The days of one rider completely killing the championship are probably over, and that’s what makes the sport so exciting right now.”

While Márquez’s move to Ducati has fans anticipating a resurgence, Suppo’s comments temper expectations of a return to the dominance seen in his Honda era. Instead, MotoGP in 2025 looks set to deliver an intense battle among multiple top-tier riders, ensuring the competition remains as thrilling as ever.