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Marc Marquez

Despite riding a bike that was less powerful than the official Ducatis, Marc Marquez quickly found his feet at Gresini Racing. Three wins and ten podiums are a testament to his talent and ability to adapt to a new machine. However, the Spaniard admits that the difference in equipment with the Ducati GP24s of Bagnaia and Martin was too great to really hope to win the title. But also that even with a GP24, he wouldn't have been able to outwit the duo in a duel...

Marc Marquez, despite an impressive 2024 season riding a Ducati GP23 with the team Gresini, believes in fact that he could not have competed with George Martin et Pecco Bagnaia for the MotoGP title, even with a GP24. He admits to having exceeded expectations but considers that he was not yet at his best after several difficult years.

After finishing third in the championship with three wins and ten podiums, Marquez is realistic about his chances: " I wouldn't have won because I wasn't in the best moment to fight for the title. Maybe I would have been closer in terms of points, but I wouldn't have won.. I couldn't go from four years in hell to glory in one go. "His performance remains remarkable, however, surpassing other drivers using the same prototype, including his brother and teammate. Alex Marquez, ranked eighth.

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Marc Marquez: “ Everything I had in my notebook this year, I did. The rest came as a gift »

In 2023, Marquez made the bold bet of leaving Honda after 11 years to join Gresini. This choice meant adapting to a new bike, built on a different philosophy, while overcoming the after-effects of an arm injury that required four surgeries. Despite these challenges, he enjoyed several highlights, including a podium finish at Jerez and a victory at Aragon Grand Prix, which he describes as bonuses after a complicated period: “ Everything I had in my notebook this year, I did. The rest came as a gift »

For 2025, Marquez will join the official team Ducati and will drive the new GP25 alongside Pecco Bagnaia. He sees on Motorsport This stage as an opportunity to reconnect with the summit, considering its first contact with the Ducati as a key moment of his season: “ Testing the Ducati after 10 years with Honda was the biggest boost I got this season »

Approaching the season with pragmatism, Marquez aims to take advantage of this new machine and the support of the official team. His experience and determination, combined with a competitive bike, make him a serious contender for the world title. By collaborating with bagnaia, he is preparing to write a new chapter in his career and aim for a ninth world title.

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