Marc Marquez has confirmed his readiness to appear in MotoGP 2025

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Marc Marquez has confirmed his readiness to appear in the 2025 MotoGP World Championship season with new enthusiasm, a tough mentality and renewed ambition. The Ducati Lenovo team's mainstay racer conveyed this in an interview quoted from DAZN and Crash on January 6. Marquez's move to Ducati, both from satellite team Gresini Racing and to the factory Ducati team, represents a major transformation in his career, and he is excited to take on a new challenge at one of the strongest teams on the MotoGP grid.

One of the main factors that motivated Marquez to join Ducati was the presence of Gigi Dall'Igna, General Manager of Ducati Corse, who is renowned for his competitive mindset and extraordinary ambition. In his statement, Marquez praised Dall'Igna as a figure who not only has extraordinary technical insight but also the mentality of a true racer. “For me, Gigi Dall'Igna's presence is an important element at Ducati. He has the mentality of a true racer. When he didn't win, he became angry. He has the ambition necessary to compete at the highest level. "If he were 20 or 30 years younger and a racer, he would be one of the most feared opponents on the track," said Marquez.

Dall'Igna's presence is not only an inspiration for Marquez but also for the entire Ducati team. As a visionary figure, Dall'Igna is known for his innovative approach in solving various technical challenges, including in the field of motorbike aerodynamics. In his commentary, Dall'Igna explains the importance of aerodynamics in motor racing, which is often underestimated compared to car racing. “I have always believed that aerodynamics is very important in motorbike racing. "However, I have to admit that in Ducati, I found the right people to handle this aerodynamics problem, which is much more complex than in car racing," he explained.

The 2025 MotoGP season will be a new challenge for Ducati with significant changes to their grid composition. Ducati has now reduced the number of motorbikes participating on the MotoGP grid from eight to six, as well as factory motorbikes from four to three. These three factory motorbikes will be ridden by Marc Marquez, Francesco Bagnaia and Fabio di Giannantonio, who represent the main Ducati Lenovo team and the Pertamina Enduro VR46 satellite team.

Another significant change is the shift in the position of Ducati's main satellite team. With Pramac Racing's departure from the Ducati structure, VR46 now takes on the role of the Italian manufacturer's main satellite team. Apart from that, Ducati still maintains their collaboration with Gresini Racing, which was previously where Marc Marquez started the 2024 season with a version of the Ducati motorbike one year older.

The previous season, Marquez showed extraordinary performance with Gresini Racing, recording three Grand Prix wins which marked the eight-time world champion's return to winning ways. This success paves the way for him to earn promotion to the factory Ducati Lenovo team in the 2025 season. This move is a strategic decision for Ducati, especially considering the reduced number of bikes on the grid, which means a greater focus on the efficiency and quality of each rider's performance.

However, Marquez's move to the Ducati factory team was not without challenges. The internal competition with Francesco Bagnaia, who is a two-time world champion, is expected to be one of the most interesting duels of the 2025 season. Bagnaia, who in the 2024 season recorded 11 Grand Prix wins despite facing eight non-scores, is considered one of the most competitive in the modern era of MotoGP. The competition between these two great racers will be the main highlight, especially because they both have the ambition to dominate the MotoGP grid.

Apart from that, Marc Marquez also had to adapt to the new crew chief, Marco Rigamonti, who previously worked with Enea Bastianini, Johann Zarco and Andrea Iannone. Although Rigamonti is known as an experienced technician, the relationship between racer and crew chief often takes time to develop. This change of crew chief marks the third year in a row for Marquez working with a different crew chief, having previously worked with Santi Hernandez at Honda and Frankie Carchedi at Gresini Racing.

Not only facing internal challenges, Marquez is also faced with external pressure to prove Ducati's decision to choose him as a factory racer. Ducati previously lost Jorge Martin, the 2024 MotoGP world champion, who chose to move to Aprilia. This decision meant that Ducati had to provide justification for Marquez's promotion to the main team. However, with Marquez's winning record and the full support of Gigi Dall'Igna, many are optimistic that he will be able to live up to these expectations.

The major changes in the Ducati team structure also reflect the new dynamics on the MotoGP grid. The presence of Fabio di Giannantonio on the VR46 team as one of the Ducati factory racers provides an indication that the Italian manufacturer is committed to continuing to support young talent. On the other hand, the reduced number of Ducati bikes on the grid provides an opportunity for teams and riders to focus more on technical development and deeper racing strategies.

With the new challenges facing Ducati in the 2025 season, both from a technical and non-technical perspective, Gigi Dall'Igna's role as team leader becomes increasingly important. Dall'Igna is known as a figure who is able to inspire his team and racers to achieve their best potential. His strong competitive mentality is one of the main reasons why Ducati has succeeded in maintaining its status as one of the strongest teams in MotoGP.

Marc Marquez himself seems ready to face this new season with new enthusiasm. After experiencing difficult times with Honda and returning to winning ways with Gresini Racing, Marquez now has the opportunity to prove that he is still one of the best racers in the modern era of MotoGP. With full support from Ducati Lenovo and a competent technical team, many believe that Marquez can once again compete for the world title, which he last achieved in 2019.

In addition, new dynamics on the MotoGP grid, including the presence of new teams and changes in the rider line-up, promise a 2025 season full of surprises. With a combination of experience and ambition, Marc Marquez has a great opportunity to write new history in MotoGP with Ducati Lenovo. However, as is always the case in the world of racing, only time will tell whether Marquez is able to overcome all the challenges and make his name back at the top of the MotoGP world.

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