P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The Gresini 2024 MotoGP launch was the first time Marc Marquez was free to express how he felt about riding a Ducati at last. And that wasn’t all he revealed
Marc Marquez’s unveiling as a Gresini Ducati rider during the team’s 2024 launch was a significant moment after 11 seasons with Honda. While the Gresini colors remained similar, seeing Marquez in those colors was a memorable sight. It marked his first public appearance as a Ducati rider and his first time speaking to the media without contractual limitations. Marquez has expressed that his goal in joining Gresini is to rediscover the “fun” of being a MotoGP competitor. He acknowledges the high expectations but emphasizes the need to be calm and not rush to the front immediately. Marquez believes he can fight for top-five or top-six positions and extend his career, even though fighting for the championship requires being extraordinary in many aspects.
