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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 the end of his 11-year partnership with Honda. Despite initial reports that Ducati did not want Marquez, he insists he has never felt unwanted and believes in the brand’s support for him. Former sporting director, Paolo Ciabatti, also stated that Marquez is a candidate for a factory team seat in 2025. Marquez acknowledges the high expectations for the upcoming season but emphasizes the importance of avoiding them and focusing on adapting to the Ducati. He is confident in his ability to be consistently fast but acknowledges the challenge of maintaining consistency on all circuits, highlighting the strengths of riders like Bagnaia and Martin.
