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Marquez “never had feeling” Ducati MotoGP bosses didn’t want him
Eight-time grand prix world champion, Marc Marquez, will be racing for Gresini on a year-old Ducati in 2024, following his departure from Honda last season. Despite Ducati general manager Gigi Dall’Igna’s initial statement that they did not want Marquez, the manufacturer has shown great interest in his performance during the test and his potential contributions as a racer. Marquez, speaking at a press conference, insists he has never felt unwanted by Ducati and that he took the step because he felt supported by Gresini. Former sporting director Paolo Ciabatti also confirmed that Marquez is a strong candidate for a factory team seat in 2025. Marquez acknowledges the high expectations for the upcoming season but emphasizes the need to escape from them and focus on adapting to the Ducati. He recognizes that consistency is the key to being consistently fast and hopes to achieve that throughout the season.
