Video of first review of Marc Marquez’s new Ducati released

If there is a protagonist at the start of MotoGP’s 2024 pre-season, it is undoubtedly Marc Márquez.. The signing with Gresini Racing has thoroughly shaken up the paddock, and expectations for the six-time world champion’s performance in the top category are extremely high.

The Cervera rider finished fourth in the timetable of the test at the Ceste circuit, having already set the Italian brand’s fastest time after just six laps.Over 5 hours of training on the Cheste circuit These confirmed what everyone had expected. It means Marquez can run very fast in his new adventure.

Optimism is great within the team and within the Ducati teamand the pilot himself also commented with the team on his assessment after the chest test.

Marc praised the rear grip and turning ability of his Ducati Desmosedici GP23.something Honda has lacked in recent seasons.

In the areas for improvement, Cervera He emphasized that riding the bike was not completely comfortable and required ergonomic adjustments.The configuration of the front axle during the acceleration phase and the rear axle during the braking phase has also been improved to prevent the motorcycle from closing properly in curves or rising too high during acceleration and braking.

No doubt, a good start with Ducati will help me stay calm during the post-surgery recovery period. Compartment syndrome in the right arm.

The surgeries he has undergone in recent years (left shoulder in 2018, right shoulder in 2019, four surgeries on the right humerus from 2020 to 2022 after the accident in Jerez in 2020, and the right shoulder after the accident in Portimao this year) thumb surgery), This surgery is a very common one for MotoGP riders (it appeared on the grid in 2022) and is not very important.

Mark said the arm problem made it difficult for him to work in the second half of the year. Despite this, and despite riding a very complex bike and prone to falls at the slightest danger, he achieved podiums at Motegi (Japan) and at Valencia, the last sprint event of the year. .

Marc Márquez’s goal is to reach 2024 in peak physical condition so that nothing can stand in the way of his return to winning ways.. He wants everything to be at 100% so he can focus on riding a more competitive bike to the fullest, which should allow him to fight for wins. Therefore, he did not wait any longer to undergo surgery. He underwent surgery the day after the MotoGP test in Valencia after the championship. He didn’t want to wait any longer. The sooner you do that, the sooner you can get back to 100% training.

The surgery will not prevent Marc from reaching his highest score in February’s pre-season tests, marked in red on the calendar.