The arrival of Marc Marquez within the Ducati team will undeniably upset the balance. If Pecco Bagnaia is the reigning champion, the presence of the Spanish driver will strengthen internal competition and push the two drivers to surpass themselves. Marquez made his desire to win clear. However, he also stressed the importance of team spirit and constructive collaboration with Bagnaia.
As he prepares to begin a new adventure at
Ducati in 2025, Marc Marquez spoke about his future collaboration with his new teammate
Pecco Bagnaiadouble world champion on the red motorcycle. With an intact competitive spirit and clear ambitions, the eight-time winner approaches this partnership from a pragmatic and competitive angle.
Marquez does not hide his desire to return to the summit: “ I join the world champion team. I feel the pressure, but I wanted to do it! I told myself that I had to leave the comfort zone at Honda. I had the opportunity now and I took it. »
Aware of his teammate's level of performance, he displays a conquering state of mind: “ Pecco has won a lot in recent years. I'm also trying to learn from him, but obviously I want to win. We have the same bike, I feel very good physically. »
Marc Marquez : «
If I don't win, Pecco must win. If he doesn't win, I have to try to win »
Although he is ready to collaborate with Bagnaia, Marc
Marquez remains focused on his personal goals: “
If I don't win, Pecco must win. If he doesn't win, I have to try to win. »
Asked about the idea of having “another Marc Marquez” as a teammate, he responds with humor: “ of course not! At the same time, we want to have a good teammate, but I don't want a second Marc. » He also remembers the difficulty of sharing his team with his brother
Alex Marquez : « this year too it was a bit strange to have a brother on the team. On the track, you're obviously an opponent, but you also need that competitive relationship. »
As the 2025 season approaches, Marc Marquez
seems ready to take on the challenge, determined to become champion again in an environment where every detail counts. With a tandem as formidable as Marquez et
Bagnaia,
Ducati has a duo capable of dominating MotoGP for years to come.
