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Gresini boss recalls its year with seven-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez
Gresini MotoGP team manager Michele Masini admitted they had no backup plan for 2024 when discussions with Marc Marquez began about a potential move to the satellite Ducati team. Rumors of Marquez’s split from Honda emerged a year before his contract ended, following struggles with form on an underperforming Honda package. Marquez’s switch to the Gresini Ducati squad for the 2024 season was confirmed after testing a prototype at Misano and winning three races with the team that season. Despite his departure to the factory Ducati team in 2025, Gresini had a successful season with Alex Marquez finishing as runner-up in the championship and Fermin Aldeguer claiming his maiden victory. The team also secured rookie of the year honors, the best independent rider award, and the best independent team accolade. Gresini’s successful season includes four grand prix wins, one sprint victory, and a total of 25 podium finishes with two rounds remaining.
