Marc Márquez makes his debut with Ducati and sets impressive times in Cheste
Marc Márquez, the renowned Cervera rider, has begun a new stage in his MotoGP career with a Ducati from the Gresini team. On a cold morning at the Cheste race track Márquez has put his 11 years at Repsol Honda behind him to face a new challenge with the Italian cult brand.
On his first day, Márquez set the third-fastest time in his first eight laps on a special-colored Ducati, a promising sign for the rider. Márquez’s debut with the Ducati was a highly anticipated event in Cheste. Despite a delay due to the cold and windy weather, Márquez finally entered the track at 11:14 a.m., having arrived at the Gresini pits at 10:16 a.m.
The excitement of a new beginning: Márquez in the Gresini team
In the Gresini box, Márquez was received by Nadia Padovani, owner of the team and widow of Fausto Gresini. The commitment of a champion like Márquez generated great enthusiasm in a more modest team like Gresini. Although Márquez was under contract with Honda until the end of the year, he decorated his Ducati with shades of navy blue and red and the number 93.
This move represents not only a challenge for Márquez, but also an opportunity for the Gresini team to demonstrate its abilities on the track. The enthusiasm and anticipation in the team was palpable, with the hope that this new alliance will lead to success on the slopes. Márquez’s presence in the team brings experience, skill and a new energy that could be crucial to his performance next season.
Marc Márquez and his promising future with Ducati in MotoGP
Márquez’s first session on the Ducati was clear evidence of his potential in this new phase of his career. Despite the difficult track conditions, Márquez achieved an excellent third time in his first few laps. Over time he was overtaken by Bagnaia and Martín, but his first performance already left a positive impression.
Márquez’s debut with Ducati at the Ricardo Tormo circuit raised great expectations and the 3,500 tickets available were sold out. This new phase in Márquez’s career full of expectations and challenges, promises to be an exciting chapter in the world of MotoGP.