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Marc Márquez to Be a part of Francesco Bagnaia in The Ducati Lenovo Crew Till 2026
The Spanish rider will exchange Enea Bastianini within the official Ducati MotoGP workforce beginning subsequent season
Ducati Corse is happy to announce that an settlement with Marc Márquez has been reached for the subsequent two years. On the finish of the present season, which sees the Spanish rider driving aboard the Desmosedici GP machine of the Gresini Racing MotoGP workforce, the eight-time World Champion (31 years of age) will be a part of the Ducati Lenovo Crew alongside Francesco Bagnaia, the place he’ll trip the Borgo Panigale-based workforce’s crimson bike till 2026.
Luigi Dall’Igna (Basic Supervisor of Ducati Corse):
“Initially, I wish to thank each Enea Bastianini and Jorge Martín for all their work with us over the previous couple of years, and I want all of them the perfect for the longer term. This season, they’ve proven they’ve reached an unbelievable stage, and we’re certain they are going to be within the Title struggle till the tip. Deciding on Bagnaia’s new teammate within the Ducati Lenovo Crew was not simple, as we had a listing of very robust riders to select from. Ultimately, our alternative fell on an unquestionable expertise like Marc Márquez. In just some races, he has managed to adapt completely to our Desmosedici GP, and his innate ambition pushes him to develop constantly. Within the field, we can have two riders who collectively maintain 11 World Titles, and having the ability to rely on their expertise and maturity will probably be invaluable for our progress as properly.”
Marc Márquez:
“I’m very completely satisfied to have the ability to put on the crimson colors of the manufacturing unit Ducati workforce in MotoGP subsequent season. Mainly, from the primary contact with the Desmosedici GP, I loved driving it and tailored properly immediately. From that second on, I knew that my purpose was to proceed this path, to proceed to develop, and to maneuver to the workforce the place Pecco Bagnaia has been the World Champion for 2 years in a row. I’m completely satisfied to have the ability to take this massive step in 2025 and grateful for the belief Ducati has positioned in me. Lastly, I wish to thank Nadia, Carlo, Michele, and your entire Gresini Racing household for opening the door of their workforce to me at a fragile time in my profession. Now, we’ll proceed to have enjoyable and provides it our all in what stays of the present season, which is my precedence proper now.”
