After leaving Honda at the end of the 2023 MotoGP season, Marc Marquez has become a factory rider for 2025.
The 31-year-old has achieved remarkable success Honda As he won six championships with the Japanese manufacturer between 2013 and 2019.
However, the Spaniard has enjoyed his time with the team. In the year His lowest finish in 2023 was 14th, prompting him to leave Honda and join Satellite at the end of the year. Ducati The Gresini Group.
Marquez does not regret his exit from Honda. He quickly moved to the new challenge – and immediately enjoyed success. In 2024, he won three races with Gresini and took 10 podiums, finishing third in the standings.
His performance prompted a move to the factory Ducati team for 2025. George Martin has been told he will be joining Ducati. After winning the 2024 title at Pramak, however, he made the team a six-time champion. Marquez.
Now, the 31-year-old finds himself in prime position to challenge for a seventh title. But it causes the work to be interrupted Francesco Bagnaia.
David Barana wants to see Marc Marquez brake late as Francesco Bagnaia
Bagnaia has been with the factory Ducati team since 2021 and has finished in the two championships since joining. The 28-year-old winner won MotoGP title in 2022 and 2023.
The Italian won 11 races last year but three retirements cost him his title chances. In the end he lost Martin with 10 points.
Heading into 2025, Bagnaia is the clear favorite for the championship after Martin joined Aprilia from Pramac. But Marquez’s performances in 2024 prove he can give the Italian a tough time.
Ducati engineer David Barana believes Marquez has the talent and ‘insight’ to be world champion. However, talk to Make a markHe wants to see the Spaniard ‘brake a lot’ in competitions – something that is a key strength for Bagnaia.
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“His strong point is cornering, he has sensitivity on the front tire, which I think allows him to get very close to the bike’s limits. In fact, sometimes he goes beyond that limit, but mostly in training, where he takes steps,” he said.
“He falls a lot less with the Ducati. He’s a very complete rider. Peco already does it and let’s see if we can get the brakes strong, which is characteristic of Marc.
“As a person, you can see he’s a very intelligent kid, he’s not just strong or smart. World Championship winning riders are not just talent. In addition, the ability to think, to work, to understand situations, to manage a team, to motivate.
“They’re a bit of a leader, it’s just not enough on the bike. As soon as you see him, you get that feeling.”
How did Ducati fans react to the arrival of Marc Marquez?
Bagnaia says Marquez’s arrival at Ducati ‘is fantastic’.But there may be some concerns from the Spaniard regarding the fans’ reception.
Marquez’s relationship with the Bologna-based outfit was particularly strained during his rivalry with Valentino Rossi. The 31-year-old received some boos from Ducati fans during his podium at Misano last year.
While some ‘tifosi’ never forget the past, most seem to have moved on. This fact is clear. Fans were clamoring to see Marquez wear red. First time launch of Ducati 2025 bike.
The fans welcomed Marquez in person The team’s traditional skiing event. This will be a huge relief for the 31-year-old and more confidence going into 2025.
The six-time champion may not have the machine to win the championship, but he is keeping his sights set on himself. Marquez ‘tried very hard’ not to say he is a title contender. In the year As he tries to finish in the top three in 2025.
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