P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Alex Marquez’s MotoGP heroics built on “love at first sight” with Ducati GP24, says Gresini’s Michele Masini.
Two years ago, Alex Marquez was struggling to save his MotoGP career, but now he is contending for the world championship. His breakthrough season with Gresini includes a debut MotoGP win at Jerez and a place on top of the standings. Despite his brother Marc overtaking him, Gresini team manager Michele Masini believes Alex is currently the second strongest rider in the field. After a challenging start in MotoGP and two tough seasons, Alex joined Gresini and Ducati in 2023, instantly improving his performance with two podiums and Sprint wins. The newly introduced GP24 provided the breakthrough Alex needed, leading the winter tests and impressing Masini with his performance. Alex’s success this season is attributed to his hard work, team collaboration, and the stability that he thrives on in his career trajectory.
