Reigning MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez says he found at Ducati “a very good bike, but an even better team-mate”, as he paid tribute to Pecco Bagnaia. After several flashpoints between Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia in 2024, most notably a tangle in Portugal, it was expected to be a fierce rivalry. Marc Marquez, Pecco Bagnaia, 2026 Assen MotoGP. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTArticle continues below ADVERTISEMENT“I’m very happy to see so much passion coming from everywhere; It’s fantastic. Marc Marquez, Pecco Bagnaia, 2026 Assen MotoGP.