BREAKING: Marc Marquez will move to Gresini in 2024

Marc Marquez has signed for Gresini Racing for the 2024 MotoGP season.

Marc Marquez will ride a Ducati next season in MotoGP as he signs to ride for the Gresini Racing team. The Spaniard will race in the same team as his brother, Alex Marquez next season.

Just days after announcing his departure from Honda, ending an 11-year partnership where the pairing won six World Championships. Honda and Marquez also took five Triple Crowns, 59 wins, 101 podiums, and 64 pole positions together.

Marquez entered MotoGP in 2013 with Repsol Honda, after winning the Moto2 Championship in 2012. He later took his debut victory in the premier class aboard the Honda RC213V at COTA in 2013, to become the youngest premier class winner. He would later become the youngest premier-class World Champion later that year. 

It’s the biggest move in recent MotoGP seasons and after months of speculation, the move is official. Marquez will first get to ride the Ducati at the Valencia test on the Tuesday after the Grand Prix.

Marc Marquez said: “I’m excited about this new challenge. It wasn’t an easy decision because it’s a big change in every way. But sometimes in life, it’s important to get out of your comfort zone and put yourself through the paces in order to keep growing. 

“Bike-chance-wise, I know I will have to adapt my riding style to a few things, and it won’t be easy. But I’m also sure that the whole Team Gresini will help me a lot. I can’t wait to get to know the team and start working with them. I’d like to thank Nadia, Carlo and Michele for the trust and respect they showed me. 

Nadia Padovani: Gresini Racing Team Owner: “This is a historical moment for the Gresini Family. The fact that Marc Marquez chose to race with us in the upcoming season is absolutely fantastic and I’m extremely happy to be able to make it official. 

“In less than a season we got really close to his brother, and we’ll welcome Marc the same way, as we’re sure he has all the potential to be competitive on the GP23 from the get-go. 

Last but not least, I would like to thank Fabio Di Giannantonio for his professionalism, and we wish him all the best for the continuation of his career.”

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