Marc Marquez to Join Ducati in 2025: A Dream Duo with Bagnaia
The MotoGP world was set abuzz with excitement as it was officially announced that Marc Marquez, the eight-time World Champion, will be joining the Ducati Lenovo Team starting from the 2025 MotoGP World Championship season. This momentous move marked a significant step for Marquez as he switches from the Gresini Racing MotoGP™ team to the prestigious Ducati team, forming a formidable duo with current world champion Francesco Bagnaia.
The news of Marquez’s arrival at Borgo Panigale was met with enthusiasm and anticipation, with fans eagerly awaiting the prospect of seeing the Spanish racing legend alongside Bagnaia in the iconic red Ducati colors. The 31-year-old Marquez expressed his excitement and gratitude for the opportunity, emphasizing his immediate connection with the Desmosedici GP and his desire to continue his growth and success with Ducati.
“I am very happy to be able to wear the red color of the official Ducati team in MotoGP next season,” stated Marquez in response to the official announcement. He acknowledged the support and trust placed in him by Ducati and looked forward to joining forces with Bagnaia, underlining his admiration for the team and their recent successes in the championship.
The move to Ducati signified a new chapter in Marquez’s illustrious career, as he aims to make a lasting impact and contribute to the team’s pursuit of excellence on the MotoGP circuit. With his proven talent and dedication to success, Marquez’s addition to the Ducati lineup was a strategic and exciting development for the team, signaling their commitment to competitiveness and innovation in the sport.
Luigi Dall’Igna, the General Manager of Ducati Corse, expressed his appreciation for Marquez’s arrival and the contributions of outgoing riders Enea Bastianini and Jorge Martin. Dall’Igna highlighted Marquez’s adaptability and ambition as key attributes that align with Ducati’s ethos of continuous improvement and success on the track.
“In just a few races, he has managed to adapt perfectly to our Desmosedici GP, and his innate ambition pushes him to continuously grow,” commented Dall’Igna on Marquez’s integration into the team. The pairing of two world-class riders in Marquez and Bagnaia represented a wealth of experience and talent that would be invaluable to Ducati’s development and competitiveness in the MotoGP championship.
As Marquez prepares to embark on this new adventure with Ducati in 2025, the MotoGP community eagerly anticipates the dynamic and high-octane battles that will unfold on the track. The prospect of witnessing Marquez and Bagnaia in action as teammates evoked excitement and intrigue, setting the stage for a thrilling and captivating MotoGP season filled with adrenaline-fueled racing and intense rivalries.