The Ducati press release confirms Marc’s arrival alongside Bagnaia
June 5, 2024
ORra it’s official, Marc Marquez from 2025, he will be an official Ducati rider and will be Bagnaia’s new partner.
Ducati Corse announces that it has reached an agreement with Marc Márquez for the next two years. At the end of the 2024 season the eight-time World Champion he will join the Ducati Lenovo Team alongside Francesco Bagnaiawhere he will ride the red team from Borgo Panigale until 2026.
Luigi Dall’Igna (General Director of Ducati Corse):
“First of all, I want to thank both Enea Bastianini and Jorge Martín for all the work they have done with us over the last few years and I wish them the best for the future. This season they are truly showing that they have reached an incredible level and we are sure that they will fight for the world title until the end. Deciding on Bagnaia’s new teammate in the Ducati Lenovo Team was not easy as we had a list of really strong riders to choose from. Finally, our choice fell on an indisputable talent like Marc Márquez. In just a few races, he has managed to adapt perfectly to our Desmosedici GP and his innate ambition pushes him to continually grow. In the garage we will have two drivers who together have achieved 11 world titles and being able to count on their experience and maturity will also be invaluable for our growth.”
Marc Márquez:
“I am very happy to be able to wear the red color of the official Ducati team in MotoGP next season. Practically from the first contact with the Desmosedici GP I enjoyed riding it and I immediately adapted well. From that moment I understood that my goal was to continue on this path, continue to grow and join the team where Pecco Bagnaia became World Champion for two years in a row. I am truly happy to be able to take this big step starting from 2025 and grateful for the trust that Ducati has placed in me. Finally, I want to thank Nadia, Carlo, Michele and the entire Gresini Racing family for opening the door to their team for me at a delicate moment in my career. Now we will continue to have fun and give our best in what remains of the current season, which is my priority at the moment.”
