Alex Marquez had an excellent pre-season, confirming his talent and his adaptation to the Ducati. Despite a second place behind his brother Marc in the Buriram tests, the Spanish rider was satisfied with his performance and optimistic for the season ahead.
Alex Marquez, team driver Gresini Ducati, completed the 2025 MotoGP pre-season testing at Buriram with mixed feelings. Although he confirmed his good performances and feels ready for the start of the season, he had to concede first place to his older brother, Marc Marquez, during the last day of testing.
On the first day of testing in Buriram, Marc Marquez topped the standings, 0,465 seconds ahead of Alex. The six-time world champion confirmed his impressive form with a XNUMX-lap victory 1'28.855, just 0,155 seconds off the track record held by Pecco Bagnaia. Alex, for his part, shone once again, confirming his promising performances already visible during the tests of Sepang.
« This is exactly how we want to end the testing season. ", Alex said with a smile. After attacking the times, I tried a race simulation, but I couldn't finish it. Once there were problems with the electronics, and another time, the pressure in the front tire was too high. But it doesn't matter, on a race weekend you have to deal with problems like that. The electronic problem was human error, we had an incorrect number of laps »
Alex Marquez showed competitive pace in his race simulation, staying even with Marc during the first 15 laps. However, in the last eight laps, Marc was able to make the difference, leaving Alex impressed but determined to analyze the data to understand where he can improve. I need to look at the data closely. Admitted Alex. " During the preseason, Marc refrained from chasing the times on certain days and rolled with very controlled risks. But when pressure is needed, he always has something up his sleeve.. »
Alex Marquez: “ I have everything under control, our package is complete This is the best off-season since I started racing in MotoGP. »
Alex Marquez capped off a solid preseason, consistently showing up in the top three or top five in testing. All my pre-season testing days went normally and solidly. This is important, I am ready for the start of the season. ", did he declare. " Apart from these two issues, I felt good in my race simulation. I have everything under control, our package is complete. I was leading until Marc decided he wanted to be in front, that's how he is »
Ducati decided to keep the engine GP24 for the 2025 and 2026 seasons, a decision that could benefit Alex Marquez and the team Gresini. " If they choose our engine, it's good for us because we can then compare the data more in detail ", Alex explained. Our bike will be similar to this at the beginning, but it will improve considerably during the season. while we will have to make do with what we have. The 2024 bike is so much fun to ride that it is hard to improve on it. They cannot take the risk of choosing an engine that they will have to use until the end of 2026 if it does not present clear benefits.. It is then better to drive with the GP24 engine, which works perfectly. »
Alex Marquez described this preseason as " the best since I started racing in MotoGP " He added: " It was a positive test, we were fast and consistent in our times. In general, the whole preseason went like this. The racing simulation wasn't up to par, I have to admit., we had some problems with the bike, but I decided not to stop to train even in difficult conditions. Now we will rest a little and then I think we will be ready for this start of the season »
Alex Marquez approaches the 2025 season with confidence and determination. Although his brother Marc remains a formidable opponent, Alex has shown that he has what it takes to compete with the best. With a well-tuned bike and a strong team, he is ready to take on the challenge and shine on the world stage. The sibling rivalry promises to be one of the highlights of the upcoming season.
MotoGP, Buriram Test J2 Final: times
