P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Why Marquez’s MotoGP rivals have reason to worry about his Ducati debut
Before his debut on a Desmosedici, someone close to Marc Marquez said that you could see how he would do just by looking at the smile on his face after his first ride. Marquez’s decision to leave Honda and join a satellite team generated a lot of hype and media attention. In his first session on the Ducati, Marquez impressed everyone, setting the fourth-fastest time and finishing less than two tenths off the fastest rider. Other riders, like Pecco Bagnaia and Maverick Vinales, were not surprised by Marquez’s performance, considering him one of the best riders ever. Marquez himself was surprised by the Desmosedici’s traction and the lower physical demands compared to the Honda he rode this season. Overall, Marquez’s debut on the Ducati went better than expected.
