P1racenews AI automatic summary:
On the one hand, Marc Marquez and Gresini should get stronger as the eight-time world champion gains experience on a Ducati Desmosedici.
The upcoming season presents a great opportunity for Gresini as they will be using a year-old bike, giving them an advantage in the opening rounds. While other teams will be starting with new and unfamiliar parts, Gresini has the advantage of having set-up data from last year’s factory riders. However, as the season progresses and new developments arrive, the performance gap between the year-old riders and the updated bikes will likely increase. Gresini has had success in the past during the early rounds of the season, with wins and podium finishes. They hope to maximize their performance from the first race and are especially looking forward to round four at COTA, where they have historically performed well. The team is not overly concerned about the new restrictions placed on Ducati, as they trust in the engineers to continue developing exceptional bikes. Gresini will be unveiling their 2024 race livery on January 20.
