Francesco Bagnaia explains what makes Ducati’s MotoGP squad superior to Ferrari Formula 1 team

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In 2025, many people have drawn comparisons to the Ducati MotoGP team and the Ferrari Formula 1 team.

Both outfits have enjoyed incredible success in their respective disciplines. Ducati are currently displaying perhaps the most dominant form in MotoGP history, while Ferrari are F1’s most successful team with 15 drivers’ and 16 constructors’ titles.

This season, the famous two-wheel and four-wheel red squads boast extremely impressive line-ups. Ducati have Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez riding their GP25s, with the pair winning eight MotoGP titles between them.

The Italian and the Spaniard have drawn comparisons to Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost from their time as teammates at McLaren. Marquez admitted there are similarities between the pairings as he and Bagnaia create what is likely MotoGP’s strongest rider combination.

Meanwhile, Ferrari have signed Lewis Hamitlon to partner with Charles Leclerc. The former – a seven-time world champion – has created arguably the biggest F1 driver transfer in history by moving to Maranello.

However, while Bagnaia admits it is difficult to compare Ducati and Ferrari, he believes the former is currently superior.

Francesco Bagnaia says Ducati has been able to win titles since 2016 while Ferrari is still recovering

While Ferrari have the most accolades in F1 history, they have struggled to find silverware in recent years. The Maranello outfit have not won a title since 2008.

Ducati have won the last five MotoGP constructors’ titles and have proven to have a competitive machine since 2016, according to Bagnaia. Speaking with GPOne, the 28-year-old sees the Bologna-based outfit as superior, as Ferrari are still improving towards claiming a championship.

“With us, the human aspect has greater relevance. It follows that despite its competitiveness in certain situations, the Maranello squad is unfortunately not yet at the level of others,” he said.

“For sure, they are improving so much. Leclerc and Lewis, or in any case even Carlos Sainz last year, are doing and have done a great job. We however as a brand have squared the circle first.

“Our bike is strong and has been able to win titles at least 2016/2017, although I personally have only been able to be incisive since 2021. I did not win the last world championship, however, the manufacturer has excelled in the last three seasons.

“In my opinion, therefore, it is difficult to make a comparison, the only similar thing is that if you race in a Rossa, whether or two or four wheels, you know you are doing it with excellence.”

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Bagnaia had been hoping to return to the top of MotoGP in 2025. The Italian lost the title to Jorge Martin by 10 points last year despite winning 11 out of 20 races.

The 28-year-old is searching for a third title, but he has been dominated by Marquez so far. While Bagnaia has grabbed one podium, his teammate has claimed pole position and the win in both races in Buriram and Termas.

Marquez already has a 31-point gap to his teammate heading into Austin – another strong track for the 32-year-old. Bagnaia is facing pressure to find results after offering little challenge to the Spaniard in the opening two races.

There are still 18 rounds to go but the Italian has to find another gear sooner than later. Bagnaia’s father says he must enter a ‘different dimension’ to make him push further and beat Marquez.