MotoGP 2024: Marc Márquez Prepares for His Test on the Ducati

Published by Stree Missile on 12/10/202312/10/2023

The news of Marc Márquez's early departure from Honda has shaken the world of MotoGP, but what all fans are eagerly awaiting is the day the eight-time world champion hops onto the Ducati. This event, his first foray into a different machine in his MotoGP career, shapes up to be one of the most exciting days in the recent history of motorcycle racing.

After the official announcement of the contract termination between Márquez and Honda, which initially was set to expire at the end of 2024, MotoGP fans are eager to see the Spanish superstar on his new ride. While Honda is coming to terms with the loss of their flagship rider, both parties have worked to make the separation as amicable as possible, and Márquez won't be competing on the RC213V next season, forfeiting the final year of his lucrative contract.

Although Honda has requested Márquez not to disclose details about his new team or bike until the end of the current season, there are no restrictions on the rider testing his new machine during the first pre-season testing session in 2024, scheduled for the Tuesday after the Valencia Grand Prix, the final event of this year.

In a matter of days, Márquez will have the opportunity to ride the Gresini team's Ducati, with which he will compete next season. It will be his first encounter with the Desmosedici GP22, which is in use this year, and it will allow him to start getting familiar with his new tool.

Indeed, these team change events in MotoGP have often been thrilling. We've witnessed memorable debuts in the past, such as Jorge Lorenzo's switch to the factory Ducati in 2016 and Casey Stoner's debut with the Repsol Honda team in 2011, both of which resulted in remarkable lap times and created quite a buzz.

Without a doubt, Marc Márquez's upcoming pre-season test will add to the rich history of historic days in the world of MotoGP. Fans are eagerly looking forward to seeing how the eight-time champion adapts to his new bike and what surprises his team change will bring. In the meantime, Márquez faces the final six races of the current season with the determination to return to the top of the sport.