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Alex Marquez: Ducati ‘makes you feel important’ as a MotoGP rider
The 2019 Moto2 champion, Alex Marquez, switched to Gresini Ducati for the 2023 season after a challenging two-year period with LCR Honda. Although he was unable to replicate his 2020 podium success at Honda, Marquez did achieve his first MotoGP pole position in Argentina and went on to win two races, along with two additional podium finishes. When asked about his experience with Ducati compared to Honda, Marquez expressed his satisfaction and excitement for the upcoming season, stating that they made progress in terms of setup and regularly achieved top-five finishes. Despite some challenges in the early part of the season, Marquez felt positive about the results, speed, and overall atmosphere with Ducati. He also mentioned feeling important and supported by the team, which was something he didn’t fully experience at LCR Honda. In 2024, Marquez will continue with Gresini on a year-old Ducati package, and he will be joined by his older brother Marc Marquez, marking their second time as teammates.
