Marc Marquez Debuts with Ducati Team in Barcelona

In the post-season MotoGP test in Barcelona, Alex Marquez led the timesheets with a 1m38.803s lap, even after a crash late in the session, demonstrating his prowess on the Gresini team. His brother, Marc Marquez, made headlines by debuting with the factory Ducati team, marking a significant transition from his previous team, Gresini. Marc's initial feedback on the Ducati emphasized its ease in handling turns and its distinct engine characteristics. The test also featured new factory KTM rider Enea Bastianini and new MotoGP champion Jorge Martin, who tested the Aprilia RS-GP. Ducati boss Davide Tardozzi expressed confidence in the new line-up, which includes Pecco Bagnaia alongside Marquez, anticipating strong performance in the upcoming season. Marquez's move to Ducati involves navigating sponsorship dynamics, as he will now wear the branding of Ducati's sponsor Monster, foregoing previous sponsor Red Bull.