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Marc Marquez has been handed a blunt reminder by Andrea Dovizioso of how Jorge Lorenzo under-performed at Ducati.
Marquez will be joining Gresini Ducati for the 2024 MotoGP season, and many of his rivals believe he will once again be a championship contender. However, Lorenzo’s move to Ducati in 2017 did not turn out as expected, with him finishing in 7th and 9th place in the standings, the worst seasons of his career at that point. Dovizioso, who was Marquez’s main rival at the time, insists that Bagnaia should not give importance to Marquez and should focus on himself, as trying to copy great champions can lead one astray. Dovizioso also mentioned that the other Ducati riders are excited to beat Marc and give him a hard time. He believes Marquez will have to adapt to the different braking style of the Ducati, but he is confident that Marquez will adapt quickly. Dovizioso did not mention the second adaptation Marquez must make, but he emphasized that today’s MotoGP bikes are more physical and precise, and Ducati has sorted out some details that other manufacturers are struggling with.
