Alex Marquez delivered a rather positive assessment of his 2024 season, despite some difficulties encountered during the year. The Spanish driver spoke in particular of the importance of having his brother Marc at his side and the lessons he learned from this experience while pointing out what was for him the essential technical element which decided the shape of the championship …
Despite a year 2024 marked by ups and downs,
Alex Marquez ends its second season with
Ducati Gresini on a positive note. With a memorable podium at the Sachsenring and a best time during the pre-season tests in Barcelona, the Spanish driver approaches 2025 with serenity and determination.
« It's been a season of ups and downs, mainly because of the difficult times that lasted too long. But
I learned a lot this year, more than ever », confides the youngest
Marquez on Motosan. “ When things aren't going well, that's when you best understand what needs to be improved. With my team, we were able to rectify the situation. »
The transition to Ducati GP23 was complicated, partly because new rear tiremore suitable for GP24. « The new tires seemed designed for the GP24, and this exacerbated our bike's problems. Despite this, we were able to make the most of certain races such as the podium in Germany “, he explains.
Alex Marquez :
« when I finish a race, I see more what I did wrong than what I did right »
Share the box with your brother
Marc Marquez was a decisive factor in getting through difficult times. “ Having him by my side was
a huge advantage. He helped us a lot with his experience and perspective. This also put more pressure on the team, but it was positive “, he admits.
The perfectionist nature ofAlex Marquez also pushed him to always seek to improve. “ When I finish a race, I see more what I did wrong than what I did right. I'm often told not to be too hard on myself, but it's in our DNA as pilots. Every detail counts, even two tenths can make the difference. »
Pour 2025, Alex Marquez takes a more measured approach: « I may have set the bar too high in 2024. This year I will keep my peace of mind, concentrate on each race without excessive pressure. The experience of 2024 will give us a definite advantage. »
Before resuming testing in February,
Marquez enjoy the holidays with the family. “
Christmas is at home, in my pajamas, enjoying the cold from inside. Playing PlayStation, paddle tennis and motocross is my perfect schedule. But from January, intensive physical training begins.
This is the key month to lay the foundations for the season » he concludes.
