In the upcoming season, Manuel Poggiali will be coaching riders at both Ducati and Gresini. Therefore, he will be working closely with two potential title contenders – Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Márquez. To what extent could this situation be synonymous with conflicts of interest?
The Italian assured that this issue will not arise, stating to Corse di Moto website: ‘First of all, being a professional, I know what my tasks are, respecting them with the greatest spirit of sharing as well as data analysis, which already exists at Ducati and has been carried out for some time. With my activity, I will only bring enrichment to this sector by working directly in particular with Ducati and Gresini. From my point of view, I will be clear about certain things and obviously as a professional, I will respect what I have to do. This seems very obvious to me’.
Poggiali added: ‘You also have to value people and the honesty of people. I will do my job in the best possible way, respecting everyone: what Ducati and Gresini want. I see no conflicts of interest, but only raising the bar on realities that are already very competitive‘.
