Who’s in most trouble in MotoGP 2025 so far? (ad-free)
Added 2025-03-25 15:21:33 +0000 UTCTwo rounds into the 2025 MotoGP season and it’s a great year to be a Marquez. Almost everyone else has work to do.
But who’s in most trouble?
That’s the question Matt Beer posed to Simon Patterson and Val Khorounzhiy in the latest episode of The Race MotoGP Podcast. They didn’t disagree too much in their answers as they highlighted two manufacturers and one rider in particular who are disappointing, but Matt felt they were missing someone…
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You might've seen this already Alex, and we don't quite fully answer your questions in it, but there's a load of our team's thoughts on Pecco's standing right now in here: https://www.the-race.com/motogp/should-marc-marquez-make-us-reassess-pecco-bagnaia-our-take/
Matt
2025-03-27 06:41:13 +0000 UTCWhile Simon and Val might think being 2nd in the championship is fine for Bagnaia, what do you think Ducati will think of it if he's a distant second, having to fight for that second in the championship? As been said before, he's hired to fight for the championship, not fighting for second. Also, would you rate his championship titles slightly lower if he's a distant 2nd to Marc or if he's decently close?
Alex AG
2025-03-27 06:17:27 +0000 UTCRegarding Simons comment about comparing Bagnaias 2025 to Lorenzo's 2014. He said 'Would Lorenzo consider his 2014 season a disaster?' Frankly, I'd say yes. Reigning WC, 1 race win and 3rd in the championship behind his team mate. I'm sure he would to.
Cardiff Giant
2025-03-26 15:20:21 +0000 UTC
