P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The last rider to win a premier class title on a satellite bike was Valentino Rossi in 2001.
Marc Marquez has the potential to become the first rider since Valentino Rossi to win the championship on a non-factory bike, as he will be racing for Gresini Ducati next season on a year-old Desmosedici. However, former MotoGP champion Casey Stoner believes it won’t be easy for Marquez to achieve this feat, as the Ducati is known to have issues with front-end stability. Stoner still considers Marquez to be the best rider on the grid and believes that with confidence and focus, he can deliver great results. The difference between factory bikes and satellite bikes is now less significant, making it possible for a satellite team to be competitive in the championship. Marquez’s decision to switch from Honda to Ducati was driven by a perceived lack of effort from Honda’s management to improve the bike. Stoner believes Marquez chose to join Ducati to determine whether his success was due to him or the bike.
Source: Crash
