Marc Márquez is definitely back in the fight for the top spots in MotoGP after tough seasons with Repsol Honda. The move to Gresini, where he pilots a Ducati, is having an effect, with the rider once again able to consistently compete at the front.
Last Sunday, he finished second in the Spanish GP, after an exciting duel for victory with Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati). Michele Pirro, a test rider for the Italian manufacturer, told GPOne.com:
– We all know Márquez’s worth, and the titles he won and what he achieved in his career confirm it. The most important thing is that Ducati revived a champion like Marc, and the fact that he fought until the end gives more value to Bagnaia’s victory. If he had stayed at Honda, I don’t know what would have become of Marc Márquez, but today he is again a strong, competitive rider who enjoys riding the bike.
Pirro believes that Márquez could do even better since he doesn’t see him fully in control of the bike yet: ‘I think at the moment Marc still doesn’t have the Ducati completely under control, in fact, there are some areas to explore and get to know better’.