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Marc Marquez, arguably the greatest MotoGP rider of his era, could break several big records in 2024, but what are they?
If Marquez wins the MotoGP championship with Gresini Ducati in 2024, he will be the first rider to achieve this feat on a satellite bike. Previous champions like Roberts, Lucchinelli, and Uncini won titles with limited equipment compared to factory teams, but never as part of a satellite team. Marquez would also hold the record for the longest wait between championships since his last win. Riders like Rossi, Lorenzo, and Stoner waited three to four years, but Marquez would have gone five years since his last title with Repsol Honda in 2019. If he claims the title with Ducati, Marquez would join the elite group of Duke, Agostini, Lawson, Rossi, and Stoner, who won premier class championships with different manufacturers. Additionally, by securing a ninth world title, seventh in MotoGP, Marquez would tie with Rossi for the third-most world championship wins, trailing only Agostini and Nieto. Lastly, with victories at 20 different circuits, Marquez could potentially surpass Doohan’s record of 24 wins in that category in 2024.
