MotoGP, Marc Marquez: “I’m not interested in any war now, if someone seeks confrontation, they won’t find it with me”
by André Lecondé | November 30, 2024
Marc Marquez bet big to join Ducati. Financial sacrifice, media pressure, risky choice… The Spanish rider did everything he could to make his dream come true. But did this decision pay off? A look back at the winning strategy of the eight-time world champion who also says he has changed with his direct rivals…
Marc Marquez brilliantly achieved his goal of returning to the top of MotoGP. By leaving Honda Gresini Racing team, the eight-time world champion proved that he can still compete with the best. His performances convinced Ducati to offer him a place in the official team, to the detriment of George Martin, to form a duo with Pecco Bagnaia.
During the podcast El Cafelito d’El Chiringuito relayed by Motoracing, Marc Marquez returned to his departure from Honda : ” Leaving Honda was one of the hardest decisions of my career. I worked with them for ten years, they were my team and my friends. But I decided to move down a level, join a satellite team, and give up a lot of money and contracts.. I had to prove that my results were not only related to the bike. Fortunately, it paid off.. »
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This determination proved crucial. Marc Marquez has clearly set its conditions in the negotiations: to join either official Ducati, either stay at Gresini. Its strategic approach and its growing performance on the Ducati GP23 convinced Gigi Dall’Igna and the Italian factory. When I was told I was chosen, I didn’t ask why. I just said, “Okay, where do I sign?” “, he says.
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Marc Marquez: “ Today, Pecco Bagnaia is the reference in the box »
Move from Gresini to the official team Ducati involves aiming for the world title. Marc Marquez is aware of this pressure but remains realistic: ” Today, Pecco Bagnaia is the reference in the box. He is a double world champion and has won 11 races in 2024. I’m not the favorite, but physically I’m ready to fight. I have no more excuses.. »
Marquez also highlighted the good understanding with bagnaia during pre-season testing in Barcelona : ” Pecco welcomed me well. We are a team. If one of us doesn’t win, the other one has to. During the preseason, we have to help each other to create the best bike.. »
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Marc Marquez prefers to avoid controversy, including with Valentino Rossi, which recently rekindled tensions related to 2015. No war interests me now. I am focused on my work in MotoGP. If anyone seeks confrontation, he will not find it with me. »
Marc Marquez therefore begins this new stage with a clear vision and a competitive spirit, ready to take on the challenge of bringing back a new world title to Ducati. A 2025 season promises to be full of promise and exciting rivalries.
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