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Gigi Dall’Igna has been grilled on the finer details of Marc Marquez’s arrival at Ducati.
The eight-time world champion, Marc Marquez, will be joining Gresini in 2024 on a one-year contract to ride a ’23-spec Desmosedici. However, there is uncertainty about how the year will unfold and Marquez’s future beyond that. Ducati’s general manager expressed his happiness about Marquez wanting to ride their bike, stating that it is even better than winning the World Championship. There was briefly a possibility for Marquez to join Pramac, but Ducati did not consider placing him in their official team, citing that their current roster is well-organized. As for providing Marquez with the latest spec bike, it was deemed impossible due to time constraints. In 2025, Marquez and several other riders will become free agents, opening up opportunities for other manufacturers and riders. Dall’Igna acknowledged the complexity of managing Marquez but expressed satisfaction with their current riders. He also addressed concerns about potential team dynamics and acknowledged the need to manage relationships between multiple riders well. Lastly, Dall’Igna mentioned that Marquez’s arrival may elicit mixed reactions from Italian fans due to his past battles with Valentino Rossi, but he emphasized Marquez’s importance in the history of world motorcycling.
