Marc Marquez closed his debut season on a Ducati just behind World Championship titans Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia, proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that with a machine from the previous year, he was still the king of the track. This year at Gresini has been like a launching pad, propelling him to the red Ducati factory team for the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
Marc Marquez completed its first season with
Ducati in beauty. On an older generation motorcycle, he stood up to his rivals, Jorge
Martin et Francesco Bagnaiafinishing just behind them in the general classification. More than a pilot, he has established himself as the master of adaptations, transforming this season with Gresini into an ideal springboard towards his new challenge: the official team Ducatiwhere it will ride in 2025 and 2026.
Pol Espargarowho knows
Marquez better than most, did not mince his words: for him, he is quite simply the best Spanish athlete, even eclipsing giants like Rafael Nadal or Fernando Alonso. “ I am aware of the difficulty of our sport. This is why I rank him above other athletes,” says Espargaro.
« But everyone has their hero: tennis fans will say Nadal, others Alonso. But for me, Marc is indisputable. »
It's not just about statistics or trophies.
Pol Espargaro especially praises the course of
Marquezmarked by bold decisions and personal sacrifices. “ What he experienced, the choices he had to make, the relationships he had to break… this is all significantsometimes even dramatic,” he emphasizes on motorsport-total.
Marc Marquez or the return of a champion, between doubts and resurrection
Beyond his personal exploits, Marc
Marquez plays a key role in the popularity of MotoGP, in Spain and beyond. “ Marc is essential for our sport. He makes it known in a perfect way,” adds Espargaró, recognizing his compatriot’s impact on the world stage.
Returning to the top after an abysmal fall was not a given. His 2023 season at Hondamarked by injuries and failures, was one of the lowest points of his career. Even Marquez doubted himself. “ He wondered if he still had what it took. Everyone doubted that Marc Marquez could come back, even he doubted his abilities. That's why he chose Ducati, to test himself” explain Pol Espargaro.
But these doubts have been a secret weapon. “ These are the doubts that drive you. They push you to train harder, to take risks.
This is what makes Marc a champion,” concludes Espargaro.
Marc Marquezin a red momentum
Ducatidoesn't just ride: he reinvents MotoGP. And if this star were to shine even brighter, it would undoubtedly be in the shadow of his own doubts, always surpassed by his immeasurable talent.
