Former Spanish driver Carlos Checa has provided his analysis of the first tests of the 2025 season in Barcelona. The 2009 Superbike world champion was particularly interested in the new alignments and technical developments of the different teams.
After
the first pre-season tests at the Circuit of Barcelona-Cataloniathe now commentator
Carlos Checadid not hesitate to share his analysis on the drivers, the teams and the developments to come. These tests mark the start of a 2025 season full of promise, with major changes for both the drivers and the brands.
Carlos Checa sees the arrival of Marc
Marquez in the team Ducati official as a major turning point: “ I don't think there will be any surprises. With a better bike, if he is fit, Marc will fight for the title. » According to Checa, at Ducati we seem ready to master this collaboration and maximize the potential of
Marquez. The union of the Spanish driver and the Italian machine could well dominate the championship.
Czech also commented on the transfer of
Jorge Martin chez Apriliaa team that he believes could become a serious rival to Ducati: “ Aprilia is perhaps one of the bikes closest to Ducati, sometimes even above it. Jorge Martin with his current form, could bring a lot to this team.
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Carlos Checa: « at Ducati, between the team, the bike and their top riders Pecco Bagnaia and Marquez, they are a cut above »
However, the absence of Albesian Romanformer technical director ofApriliamay require internal restructuring. Despite this,
Czech believes that the Martin-Aprilia combination could seriously challenge the leaders.
Czech nevertheless and above all predicts a concentrated struggle between two main players in 2025: “ it will be a two-man championship at Ducati. Between the team, the bike and their top riders Pecco Bagnaia and Marquez, they are a cut above. » Although Ducati and Aprilia are his favorites, he does not rule out other surprises. For example with
KTM and Pedro Acosta, Yamaha with Fabio Quartararo, if the Japanese brand manages to reduce the gap. And Honda ? The Spaniard recognizes that Honda still seems far from the level necessary to return to the top.
With these first impressions, Czech highlights the major challenges and opportunities that will define the season:
Marc Marquez and Ducati : a formidable combination which could crush the competition if it quickly finds its rhythm.
Jorge Martin chez Apriliaa promising pair that could shake up Ducati’s dominance. As for the outsiders… KTM, Yamaha and even Honda could surprise, but will have to resolve their technical issues to compete.
With talents like Marc Marquez,
Jorge Martin et Pedro Acosta at the center of attention, MotoGP 2025 promises a fierce fight where every detail will count. See you in February at Sepang for the next tests, which will give more precise clues on the balance of forces.
