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Marquez: Pressure and ambition at Gresini MotoGP team same as factory Honda
After a successful 11-year run at Repsol Honda, where he won six titles but no victories since 2021, Marquez made the move to Gresini this year to access a more competitive Ducati bike. This family-run Italian team offers a warmer atmosphere for Marquez to flourish in, a departure from the corporate setting at Honda. With Gresini, Marquez has fewer media and sponsorship obligations, allowing him to spend more quality time with his family off the track. While acknowledging differences in team operations, Marquez believes the pressure to deliver strong results remains high, similar to a factory team. Despite the cultural contrasts between Japanese and Italian teams, he finds that a positive atmosphere within the team is crucial for success on the racetrack. In his debut with Ducati at the Portuguese Grand Prix, Marquez secured his first podium in the sprint race but had a top-five finish dashed by a contentious incident with Francesco Bagnaia. Ducati’s general manager labeled the incident as “very regrettable,” highlighting the competitive nature of MotoGP racing.
