Marc Márquez’s move to Gresini and his adaptation to Ducati will be one of the most interesting aspects of the 2024 MotoGP season. Giacomo Agostini believes that the six-time premier class world champion will succeed in this new project in his career.
The legendary Italian told La Gazzetta dello Sport that #93 continues to showcase his potential and hunger for winning even after injuries: ‘Although Marc has faced many physical problems, I am deeply convinced that nothing has affected him as a rider. When he was 100% physically, he never held back and continued to take risks to achieve a good result. We saw that last season at Honda, where the other riders belonging to the brand were fighting for the last places, and he always made the difference’.
Agostini then said that while he believes Márquez needs time to adapt, once he has done so, he will consistently be fighting at the top: ‘In Valencia, he immediately showed that he can ride very fast with Ducati. He did it without getting too close to a limit he doesn’t know yet, avoiding unnecessary risks at this point that could have caused him to fall. It will take his time to fully adapt to the Desmosedici. But once he masters the bike, he will be ready to win. Considering the level of his opponents, it won’t be easy to impose himself. But he will surely fight for victory in every Grand Prix. But I am cautious about predicting whether he can win the championship’.