Marc Marquez made a remarkable debut at Ducati during the Barcelona tests. The Spanish driver, now wearing the official colors of Borgo Panigale, quickly adapted to his new mount and set a promising time. After a total of 49 laps, Marquez placed fourth on the timesheet.
The first contact of Marc Marquez with the Ducati GP25 in Montmelò marked a turning point in his career, with new dynamics, new challenges and a big dose of confidence. After years with Honda and a season within the satellite team Gresinithe Spaniard took the plunge into the official box
Ducatiand the first tests showed that he was already comfortable on the red machine.
Marquezafter a year of transition with
Gresinibegan his work with
Ducati in a calm and measured manner. “ The truth is that with Ducati everything is good. I felt very comfortable from the start“, explained the Spanish pilot. Past experience with
Hondabut also with the engineers he already knew, allowed him to quickly feel at home within the team. “ There is a more structured side in a factory teamwith very precise tests and a clear objective for each release“, he added.
Marc also took the time to share his first impressions of the GP25, comparing his previous experiences with
Ducati. « The big difference is that this test is done in a much more organized setting. You really need to be specific in your comments.because every detail counts for the evolution of the motorcycle“, explained
Marc Marquez which also reminds us of this:
« It's not easy to change chief technician every year and this is the third in three years. However, I get along well with Rigamonti, Bastianini's former chief engineer. NOW, I try to understand his working method, then he will come to meet mebut it's not a bad start ».
Marc Marquez :
« the engine is a little more powerful on the straights »
The comparison with previous models, notably the GP23 and GP24, was interesting for him, and he has already noted improvements: “ the sensations are different, but for the better. It's more competitive. The engine is a little more powerful on the straights. And the bike has a slightly different character entering the corner. But I still have to understand where the limit is. The work with the team is therefore more technical and less focused on management. It's about perfecting every aspect. »
About his teammate
Pecco BagnaiaMarquez stressed the importance of exchanging information between them. “ The relationship with Pecco is crucial, especially in preseason. We talk a lot, and it's important that our comments are similar to move the development of the bike forward“, he indicated. “ This is not a test to work on piloting, it is really a test for engineering. »
The passage to
Ducati also brings additional pressure to Marquez. « Being in a factory team means a lot more responsibility. You have to be competitive from the start, and Ducati have shown that they are capable of winning titles“admitted the Spanish champion. But with self-confidence higher than ever, he is ready to take on this challenge: “ we will give everything and maintain this confidence in 2025. But a little rest this winter will be welcome« , the conclusion Marc
Marquez with a smile.
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