Davide Tardozzi

Ducati sporting director Davide Tardozzi is making headlines after defending Marc Márquez against recent criticism, dismissing the comments as 'bar talk'. Tardozzi also offered a cautious prediction about the battle between Márquez's Ducati and Aprilia at the Indonesian Grand Prix, warning of a difficult race. His remarks come as the MotoGP paddock prepares for the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia, keeping attention on the Ducati camp.

Davide Tardozzi, Ducati's long-standing team manager, has publicly disagreed with Aprilia boss Massimo Rivola about Marc Marquez's prospects at the Australian MotoGP round at Phillip Island. The difference of opinion between two of the paddock's most prominent figures is drawing attention from fans and motorsport media as the championship battle heats up.