Marquez recorded first Ducati MotoGP crash after 780km in testing
The crash Marc Marquez suffered towards the end of day two of the Sepang pre-season test was his first as a factory Ducati rider in MotoGP. With 15 minutes remaining, Marquez left the pits for a time attack in a bid to move up from 14th in the day’s standings. After a warm-up lap, Marquez […]
‘Don’t fall into Marquez’s traps’
MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi has advised his protege Francesco Bagnaia to ‘not fall into Marc Marquez’s traps’ as the two pair up at the factory Ducati team this year. Double champion Bagnaia is set to face his biggest challenge in MotoGP in 2025, with former Honda star Marquez joining him as a team-mate after a starring […]
Monster gains presence on Ducati’s bike, but fails to seduce Marquez
Marc Marquez had to give up his main personal sponsor, Red Bull, to fulfil his plan of joining the factory Ducati team, which is associated with Monster, a direct competitor of the Austrian beverage manufacturer. «Out of respect for Red Bull, I won’t have a personal sponsor. I want to thank the Red Bull family […]
It’s “dangerous” to think Ducati will keep dominating MotoGP
New Ducati signing Marc Marquez believes it will be “dangerous” to assume the Borgo Panigale marque will remain the benchmark in MotoGP for 2025 and beyond. The Italian outfit had been making major strides since the latter part of last decade, but it was only after the arrival of Francesco Bagnaia in the factory team […]
How Marquez’s signing elevates Ducati’s presence in the global spotlight
Modern civilisation has completely changed its habits in consuming information. Social media, not just for the younger generation, is now the primary source people use to stay informed about current events. Two key factors come into play here: the packaging of the product and the media figure presenting it. The signing of Marc Marquez, the […]
Bagnaia certain Marquez will be his main rival for 2025 MotoGP title
Francesco Bagnaia is convinced that Marc Marquez will pose the biggest challenge in his pursuit of a third MotoGP title in 2025. Bagnaia and Marquez will team up at the factory Ducati team this year, the latter having been signed by the squad to replace Tech3-bound Enea Bastianini. Although Marquez has made it clear that […]
It’s “logical” Bagnaia has first say but Ducati will treat everyone equally
Marc Marquez feels it’s only “logical” that Francesco Bagnaia will have first say in matters at Ducati, but is confident the Borgo Panigale marque will give him equal treatment in MotoGP this year. Marquez is joining a Ducati team where team-mate Bagnaia is already the top dog, with the double champion having scored the factory’s […]
It will be «very easy» to manage Bagnaia and Marquez in same MotoGP team
Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi is confident it will be «very easy» to manage former world champions Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez as they team up at its factory MotoGP squad this year. Ducati’s decision to sign former Honda star Marquez to replace Enea Bastianini has created the kind of ‘dream team’ not seen in […]
‘I have to fight for the title’
Marc Marquez has admitted that he must fight for the 2025 MotoGP title as he joins the factory Ducati team to partner Francesco Bagnaia. The Spaniard is stepping up to MotoGP’s benchmark team in 2025 after ending a 1,000-day barren streak and winning three races with Gresini Racing on a year-old Ducati. It places him […]