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Martin: Marquez can fight for MotoGP victories from start of season
Six-time world champion Marc Marquez will ride a Gresini-run Ducati starting from 2023, marking his departure from Honda after an 11-year stint with them. During the first pre-season test at Sepang, Marquez showcased his talent despite facing technical issues, finishing with the sixth quickest time over the three days of testing. Despite adapting to the Ducati differently than his Honda, Marquez admitted he was not as quick as his competitors Martin and reigning champion Bagnaia. Martin, the 2023 runner-up, believes Marquez could be a contender for the season opener victory, remaining optimistic about the competition. Emphasizing his focus on self-improvement and learning from the previous season, Martin expresses readiness and determination to challenge Bagnaia and other strong contenders in the upcoming races. Amid struggles with a new fairing, Martin adapted and found success on the final day of testing, expressing relief and satisfaction with the Ducati package for the 2024 season.
