Marc Márquez will begin a new stage in his career with Ducati in the 2025 MotoGP World Championship. The eight-time World Champion will make his official debut at the Thai Grand Prix, marking the start of an exciting season. After testing in November in Barcelona, where he first rode the Ducati, Márquez is optimistic and ready to make the most of this new opportunity with the Italian team. His move to the factory Ducati team has been a topic of great interest, given his status as one of the most recognised and successful riders in the history of motorcycling.
Prior to joining Ducati, Márquez raced with Gresini Racing in 2024, where he rode a Ducati Desmosedici GP23. Previously, he had a successful career with Repsol Honda, racking up 59 wins and 101 podiums since his debut in 2013, but technical issues and lack of competitiveness led him to seek a new challenge.
Marc Márquez's objectives for the 2025 season
Marc Márquez has set ambitious goals for the 2025 MotoGP season, where his main aspiration is to fight for the world title. After a year of adaptation with Gresini Racing, where he proved his ability to compete at the highest level, Márquez feels ready to make the most of his new opportunity with Ducati. In recent statements, the Spanish rider expressed his desire to fight for the world title until the last races, acknowledging that 2025 and 2026 are crucial years in his career.
Márquez also stressed the importance of having a good pre-season to start the season strong. His focus is on adapting to the Ducati philosophy and working on the set-up of the Desmosedici GP25, looking to maximise its performance on track. With the backing of a strong team and a teammate like Pecco Bagnaia, Márquez is determined to return to the top of motorcycling, where he hopes to put his name back in MotoGP history.
Ducati's media influence and expectations
The signing of Marc Marquez not only has sporting implications, but also elevates Ducati to a new level of global visibility. With a media figure like Marquez, Ducati and its sponsors can reach audiences previously unreachable. The official team presentation in Madonna di Campiglio attracted more than 400 guests and generated more than 2.5 million views in the first 24 hours after its announcement, highlighting its communicative impact.
With the start of the 2025 World Championship in sight, expectations are high for Ducati. Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali underlined that having two champions like Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia is a great motivation for the team. The Desmosedici GP25 features new technical characteristics and aims to consolidate Ducati’s position as a leader in MotoGP. The combination of Marquez’s talent and experience alongside Bagnaia promises to be a formidable challenge for their rivals, as Ducati prepares to face a season full of challenges and opportunities.