The Spaniard, who was below contract with Honda till the tip of 2023, was lastly allowed to discuss his first expertise with the Ducati after the 12 months ended.
Marquez completed fourth quickest within the post-season take a look at at Valencia, the place he bought his first style of the Desmosedici after having ridden for Honda throughout his complete MotoGP profession.
His Honda contract meant that Marquez was unable to discuss his take a look at till January 1.
“I used to be in a position to adapt to it a lot sooner than anticipated,” Marquez stated in an announcement to DAZN that was embargoed till the beginning of 2024.
“The time got here out with out on the lookout for it too arduous. The Ducati is a distinct bike [to the Honda], with a distinct type.
“I am leaping on the champion bike, so it is in my fingers. There are loads of riders going quick on this bike,” the eight-time grand prix world champion continued.
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Marc Marquez, Gresini Racing
Marquez was fast from the beginning throughout his first take a look at with the Ducati and completed lower than two tenths of a second off the tempo set for Aprilia’s Maverick Vinales.
“The pace is there, however I nonetheless have loads of issues to know,” Marquez added. “Not a lot to go sooner, however to be extra constant.
“And, above all, when it comes to communication with the crew.
“I have been working with a gaggle for 11 years, now it is a new group, however the household has obtained me very effectively and that is at all times good,” concluded the Spaniard, who will transfer to Gresini with out his common group of engineers.
Marquez will participate within the crew’s official launch in Riccione, Italy on 20 January earlier than he rides the bike once more within the official pre-season take a look at in Malaysia on 6-8 February.
The six-time MotoGP champion will associate his brother Alex at Gresini this 12 months.
