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Marc Marquez was overheard offering six pieces of fascinating feedback after his first laps on a Ducati.
During the MotoGP postseason Valencia test, cameras inside the Gresini Racing box captured Marquez talking to his new crew chief Frankie Carchedi. Marquez seemed pleased with the rear grip of his Desmosedici, which could address one of Honda’s weaker points. He also noticed that the Ducati was less physical on certain sections of the Valencia track, benefiting from its changing of direction. Marquez did not find the corners as difficult as he expected, contrary to what he had observed from other Ducati riders. Minor changes will be made to increase his comfort on the seat, and Marquez believes the Ducati can improve its acceleration, particularly in the front end. He also noticed that the bike lifts up behind him during hard braking, an area where he believes Jorge Martin’s improvement brought him closer to Pecco Bagnaia. Marquez was the fourth-fastest in the Valencia test on his Ducati debut, following closely behind Maverick Vinales. He met his new Gresini colleagues, including crew chief Carchedi, who previously worked with Joan Mir and Fabio di Giannantonio. Due to his contract with Honda, Marquez was not allowed to discuss his experience on the Ducati with the media until the next test.
