Marc Marquez's start with Ducati in MotoGP has been impressive, putting on a promising show with a fourth-place finish at the Qatar Grand Prix. His transition to the Gresini team was marked by a performance that flirted with the podium, despite being on a new mount. The room for improvement is based on improving tire management and starts, crucial areas for aiming for victory in the races to come, particularly in Austin where the eight-time World Champion has often excelled in the past.
Marc Marquez brilliantly launched his new adventure with Ducati in MotoGP, achieving a remarkable fourth place during the Qatar Grand Prix. “ The start has been promising, although we have areas for improvement, particularly in terms of tire management and departures ", entrusts Marc Marquez.
Marco Masini de Gresini also expresses his satisfaction: “ It was a solid weekend for our team. Marc and Alex encountered some difficulties due to the track, but overall, we are very satisfied ". He highlights the need to progress step by step, with the aim being to make drivers happy, a central philosophy of the team. “ The title ? We'll see mid-season », he adds cautiously.
Davide Tardozzi: “ Marc Marquez is certainly one of Bagnaia's potential teammates but we are in no rush to make a decision »
A minor incident could have compromised the beginnings of Marc Marquez : his suit opened ajar in the middle of the race. “ It was a critical moment, but luckily the zipper didn't completely fail. » he explains, thus avoiding possible disqualification. This episode recalls similar misadventures experienced by Fabio Quartararo and Jorge Martin, inciting Alpinestars to further review the design of its combinations.
For the Ducati factory, Davide Tardozzi was enthusiastic: “ Marc was smart. He knew when to push and when to be content with his position, which is very promising for the future. ". The future of Marc Marquez in Ducati is subject to speculation, particularly its potential association with bagnaia. " Marc is certainly one of the candidates, but we are in no hurry to make a decision » concludes Tardozzi, emphasizing on Motoracing a thoughtful approach to the future of the pilot at Ducati.
