Marc Marquez, who is no longer presented and who can only be classified as one of the greatest MotoGP riders of all time, has taken a new step in his career by signing for the Ducati factory for the season 2025. In a recent interview, the Spanish champion revealed behind the scenes of this decision, but he also spoke about his evolution as an athlete…
After a difficult period marked by injuries, falls, and technical difficulties at Honda, Marc Marquez regained confidence thanks to the team Gresini Ducati : " the Gresini team created an atmosphere for rebuild the driver and they rebuilt me » recognizehe on motosan.
This stage was essential for the Spanish pilot who was able to concentrate on the essential: regaining his sensations and his pleasure of driving. “ In just six or seven races they became super important in my career » he further specifies before adding: “ then the plan was to have the last Ducati, because I think the Ducati is the best bike on the grid ».
A plan that went like this: “ I had two scenarios that I felt comfortable with. The first was to stay with the Gresini team with a 2025 bike, but that was not possible. The second plan, or the best, was to join the official team with an official motorcycle. It was the perfect plan, and next year it will become official ».
Marc Marquez: “ Nowadays, young drivers come with a different speed, without injuries, with natural instinct »
Marc Marquez also shared his thoughts on the evolution of his career and the arrival of young pilots: “ when you arrive here at 20, you don't know anything. You just follow your natural instinct, you fight big names and you have nothing to lose. Nowadays, young drivers arrive with a different speed, without injuries, with natural instinct. When I'm Acosta, Martín or even Bagnaia, who are five or even ten years younger than me, they go there naturally. Sometimes they don't think much about the bike and that can be positive ».
He added : " it's the natural process in every athlete's life. It's not like when Marquez arrived he was better than Lorenzo and Rossi. That year I was better. Every athlete has their moment, and when you're at the top, you have to work harder and harder to make that fall a little smoother ».
From there, regarding its perspectives and ambitions, Marc Marquez said : " to win a championship, you have to have all the tools, have all the things in their place. For the moment, I don't have them. I still need to work a little more. But I want to stay longer than the next two years, two more years later ».
Finally, he raised the question of retirement: “ you never know if this will be my last contract, but that is not my wish. We'll see if I feel competitive. To me, competitive means being top six in every race and highly competitive means being top three ».
Marc Marquez therefore remains determined to return to the peak of his career, with the hope of continuing to compete and fight for podiums in the years to come. But he is also aware of the passing of time… “ I don't know if I'm already on the decline or if it will happen in a year, or maybe two...That's something we'll figure out in about five years ».