The presentation of the Lenovo Ducati with Marc Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia was the start of a fireworks display of activities at the now traditional “Campioni in Pista”. The riders, donning skis instead of their usual racing suits, engaged in an epic battle on the snowy slopes. However, for Marquez, the game was lost in advance…
During the presentation of the Ducati team, Marc Marquez took part in an unusual event for a MotoGP rider: a ski race. The Spaniard was an opportunity to relax and strengthen ties with his team, but also to share his impressions of his new adventure at Ducati.
Marc Marquez, who admits to having little experience on snowy slopes, quickly understood that he was far from his elements. I realized I was going to lose the race before the start was even given, because usually, I never ski" he joked. " I have skied maybe ten times in my life.", he explained, adding that skiing was just a hobby, started at 23 or 24. But despite his modesty in skiing, he stressed that the event, although different from his usual habits, had been a great opportunity to relax and strengthen ties with his team. Skiing is not really included in the contract, but It's a Ducati event and we had a great time“, he concluded.
This type of event, according to Marquez, is essential to strengthen team spirit, and he recognizes that it is a good method to get to know your teammate better. This is the best way to do it 'team building'. This is the best way to get to know each other, form a good team and create the necessary environment to shape the best motorcycle" he said. And while the rivalry between the two drivers is evident on the track, their relationship seems good off it, with a touch of humor regarding the eating habits of bagnaia. " All the chicken he eats! He always eats chicken for every lunch and dinner" , joked Marquez.
Marc Marquez: “ its strong point is the way it takes fast right turns, which is my weak point »
Marquez also revealed that he admires certain aspects of piloting bagnaia, especially in fast right turns, a weak point for him. Its strong point is the way it takes fast right turns, which is my weak point." , has explained Marquez. " He is very fast in these types of turns, and It is also powerful at the braking point. It's a good combination to be World Champion with Ducati, so i will try to learn from him"
Marc Marquez, although cautious about short-term goals, expressed his ambition to start this new season well. It would be great to be able to start this new chapter by taking a step on the podium.“, he said on motosan. He knows that to achieve this, he will have to rely on the data and experience of his teammate. Obviously you look at the best Ducati riders. Last year, especially in the first part of the season, I paid close attention to what Pecco and Martin were doing, who were the fastest.. Especially Pecco, because he was part of the official team and I was trying to figure out the bike settings"
To Marquez, one of the keys to success is sharing information within the team. It is always a good strategy for Ducati to share all the information with all the riders, because this way it is easier to improve" he concluded.
So, Marc Marquez starts this new season with Ducati with realistic but ambitious goals. The pressure is high, but with such a strong team and good dynamics with Pecco Bagnaia, he is ready to take on the challenge and fight for the podium from the start of the season.