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Alex Marquez claimed he already knew what older brother Marc Marquez would say after his Ducati MotoGP debut.
The Marquez brothers, Alex and Marc, are reuniting as team-mates for the first time since their partnership at Repsol Honda in Alex’s rookie 2020 season. Alex had followed in his brother’s footsteps as a Moto3 and Moto2 world champion before joining Ducati. He instantly found success with two podiums, a pole position, and sprint race victories, finishing ninth in the world championship. Marc, after a winless season, joined Alex at the team in 2024, making his Desmosedici debut. During the Valencia test, Marc showed impressive performance, topping the timesheets, and expressing his admiration for the bike’s rear grip, cornering, and ease of change of direction. Alex believes that Marc’s arrival will increase the team’s level and provide him with an opportunity to grow as a rider.
