Ducati Considers 2024 Engine Amid GP25 Challenges

Marc Marquez has identified his brother Alex Marquez's performance as a notable surprise during the 2025 MotoGP pre-season, as Alex has demonstrated remarkable speed on the Ducati GP24. Meanwhile, Joan Mir expressed satisfaction with Honda's progress despite some significant weaknesses in the RC213V's engine. Ducati is considering using its 2024 engine for the 2025 season due to the GP25 engine's perceived weaknesses, as confirmed by Marc Marquez and Ducati manager Davide Tardozzi. This decision is driven by the need to avoid risks before the engine development freeze, with the GP24 having proven successful with 16 race wins last year. Ducati's conservative approach aims to ensure competitiveness while addressing the GP25's inconsistency observed during tests. The team's strategic focus is on refining the 2024 setup, given its strong performance in the previous season.