P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Marc Marquez finished the final day of the Buriram MotoGP pre-season test fastest for Ducati, 0.179s ahead of his brother Alex Marquez.
Ducati’s team manager Davide Tardozzi made headlines by announcing the manufacturer’s decision to use its 2024 engine across all six bikes. Despite testing the 2025 engine, riders like Fermin Aldeguer and Franco Morbidelli found the 2024 engine to offer higher performance levels. During testing, Marquez set impressive lap times, leading the timesheets and showcasing strong race simulation skills. Other notable performances included Marco Bezzecchi’s record lap for Aprilia and Pedro Acosta’s successful run on the factory KTM. The pre-season testing ended with promising results for various riders and teams, setting the stage for the upcoming MotoGP season opener in Thailand.
