P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Marc Marquez’s reaction to his first laps on a Ducati MotoGP bike is sure to be one of the standout moments of today’s Valencia test.
After completing an eight-lap run and parking his GP23 at the Gresini garage, Marc Marquez entered the garage with a poker face but couldn’t hide his excitement when he caught sight of his new crew chief, Frankie Carchedi. The team quickly blocked the cameras and closed the garage doors, but the moment did not go unnoticed by other teams, including Ducati. Ducati Sporting director Paolo Ciabatti commented that Marquez’s smile after the first few laps on a Ducati was expected, as the bike has proven to be successful with different riders. Ciabatti also mentioned that Marquez’s decision to leave a factory team and join an independent team to find enjoyment in racing again was the right choice for him. The move will bring challenges to the other Ducati riders and it will be interesting to see how Marquez performs on the Ducati.
