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Marc Márquez to Be a part of Francesco Bagnaia in The Ducati Lenovo Group Till 2026
The Spanish rider will substitute Enea Bastianini within the official Ducati MotoGP crew 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 using aboard the Desmosedici GP machine of the Gresini Racing MotoGP crew, the eight-time World Champion (31 years of age) will be part of the Ducati Lenovo Group alongside Francesco Bagnaia, the place he’ll experience the Borgo Panigale-based crew’s pink bike till 2026.
Luigi Dall’Igna (Common Supervisor of Ducati Corse):
“To begin with, I need 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 degree, and we’re certain they are going to be within the Title battle till the tip. Deciding on Bagnaia’s new teammate within the Ducati Lenovo Group was not simple, as we had an inventory of very sturdy riders to select from. Ultimately, our selection 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 repeatedly. Within the field, we could have two riders who collectively maintain 11 World Titles, and having the ability to rely on their expertise and maturity shall be invaluable for our development as effectively.”
Marc Márquez:
“I’m very blissful to have the ability to put on the pink colors of the manufacturing facility Ducati crew in MotoGP subsequent season. Mainly, from the primary contact with the Desmosedici GP, I loved using it and tailored effectively right away. From that second on, I knew that my objective was to proceed this path, to proceed to develop, and to maneuver to the crew the place Pecco Bagnaia has been the World Champion for 2 years in a row. I’m blissful to have the ability to take this large step in 2025 and grateful for the belief Ducati has positioned in me. Lastly, I need to thank Nadia, Carlo, Michele, and all the Gresini Racing household for opening the door of their crew to me at a fragile time in my profession. Now, we are going to proceed to have enjoyable and provides it our all in what stays of the present season, which is my precedence proper now.”
