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Ducati’s Mauro Grassilli reacts to Marc Marquez’s first world title with the brand in MotoGP
Ducati sporting director Mauro Grassilli considers Marc Marquez a “superhero” and deems his victory in the 2025 MotoGP world championship “impossible” without Ducati’s contribution.
Marc Marquez, after switching from Honda to Ducati in 2023 and transitioning to the factory squad in 2025, secured his seventh world championship title at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Grassilli views 2025 as Marquez’s standout season, citing his impressive performance on the Ducati as akin to that of a superhero.
The decision to promote Marquez to the factory squad led to parting ways with Jorge Martin, but Grassilli believes that opting for Marquez was ultimately the right choice.
He emphasizes the vital role played by Ducati in Marquez’s championship success, stating that without Ducati, Marquez would have struggled to excel as he did this season.
