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Marc Marquez drops “lost many things” money hint to kickstart Ducati revival
Marc Marquez joined the Ducati fold with Gresini Racing last year, stating that he “lost many things” in the process but acknowledges that leading the MotoGP standings in 2025 “would be impossible” without this move. He clinched six premier class titles in seven years with Honda between 2013 and 2019.
In 2020, his career faced a setback due to a badly broken right arm at the Spanish Grand Prix, leading to several major operations over the following years. As his fitness improved, he switched to a satellite Ducati with Gresini for the 2024 season after ending his contract with Honda prematurely.
This change revitalized Marquez, resulting in three grand prix victories, a third-place championship finish, and a promotion to Ducati’s factory team. In the ongoing 2025 season, he has secured eight sprint wins and six grand prix victories, holding a substantial 68-point lead in the standings.
Marquez considers his return from injury and the challenges he faced in 2024 as pivotal in his career and cherishes the decision he made last year. Despite the sacrifices and changes, he deems it a crucial period that paved the way for his success and current championship lead.
