P1racenews AI automatic summary:
With pre-season MotoGP testing complete, we have a much clearer picture of where Marc Marquez stands as he prepares for his competitive debut on a Ducati
Following a series of events including hints, announcements, tests, and debuts, Marc Marquez enters the 2024 MotoGP season not as the favorite but placed behind Pecco Bagnaia, who is regarded as the man to beat by most riders due to his strong position with the upgraded 2024 Ducati. Despite this, Marquez remains in contention for the championship and is likely to be considered among the top three contenders. While Marquez may not start the season as the fastest, there is a possibility he could regain championship-level speed as the season progresses. Leading up to his debut with the Gresini Ducati in Qatar, Marquez has shown promising signs during the pre-season tests, keeping the anticipation high. Although Marquez acknowledges that he currently trails behind riders like Bagnaia, Martin, and Bastianini, he aims to learn from them and gradually closes the gap towards competitiveness.
