Marc Marquez has really become attached to Ducati in a short time, it’s impossible not to notice the far from veiled dig thrown at Jorge Martin.
Identify Marc Marquez with the Honda it was more than natural, given that it was with this team that he played for most of his career and with which he obtained world titles (in all categories).
Thinking of seeing him in another reality therefore seemed impossible for many given that he considered himself at home with the Japanese, but the constant injuries, combined with a bit of insecurity that could have arisen, made him understand that it was better for both the parties take different paths.
The landing in Ducati it was therefore a choice that fully satisfied his ambitions, which have evidently not changed, even if at first he had to “settle” for the satellite team. However, the Spaniard obviously hasn’t lost his talent along the way, which is why the Borgo Panigale team has now chosen to reward him.
Marc Marquez and the unexpected dig
Bonding to a team is never easy, even more so when you have spent your life somewhere else, but fortunately there is no shortage of exceptions. This becomes easier when you know you are well-liked, which is why you can only do what you can to repay the trust.
In home Ducati however, everything is still in progress, even more so since we now have certainty aboutI’m joining Marc Marquez’s “official” team. There are those who even fear that Jorge Martin, currently leader of the standings, may have the handbrake on now that his move to Aprilia is certain, but will this really be the case?
The eight-time world champion seems to have clear ideas on this: “In my opinion, Martin will be able to compete for the title, I’m learning about Dall’Igna and the Ducati group – were his words to ‘Cadena Ser’ –. They very honest and you can earn the title on the track with other colours, the championship is still long.”
In the meantime, he can only look at himself, which is why he hopes to be able to achieve important satisfactions soon: “I think my first victory will come in 2024, I have learned not to have expectations or obsess. I don’t know when yet.”
