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Eight-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez revealed his first impressions after testing the factory Ducati for the first time at the Catalunya test on Tuesday. The first MotoGP test for the upcoming 2025 season commenced as teams and riders trialled its respective 2025 machinery, with Marquez trying the latest spec Desmosedici. The Spaniard finished the seven-hour […]
The first MotoGP test for the 2025 season saw teams and riders trying their new machinery, with Marquez testing the latest Desmosedici. He finished just 0.056s behind his new teammate, Bagnaia, in fourth place overall. Marquez provided insights on his experience, mentioning he spent most of the session on the GP25, working closely with the engineers. He noted improvements in the engine performance and different cornering characteristics compared to last year’s bike. Marquez emphasized the importance of understanding the new bike’s limits and how he and Bagnaia had similar feedback, making it easier for the engineers to work with them. Despite his long history with Honda, Marquez expressed pleasure and a sense of responsibility in joining the superior Ducati team for the upcoming season.
