MotoGP: Gresini Ducati Announces Launch Date for Marc Marquez's 2024 Racing Machine

Gresini Ducati has announced the launch date of its 2024 MotoGP season ahead of the competition. Marc Marquez, who is joined by his younger brother Alex, has won eight world championships between them. On January 20th, the team will unveil the new MotoGP, Moto2, and MotoE liveries in Riccione. Gresini has been operating without a title sponsor ever since it began working with Ducati after leaving Aprilia. This is despite the fact that Gresini has achieved considerable accomplishments, including seven victories in MotoGP over the course of the last two seasons.

Marc Marquez is well-supported by Red Bull and other major sponsors, so his inclusion is likely to bring in more money. The following season will see the Marquez brothers riding a year-old Desmosedicis. Their contracts will run out at the end of 2024.

Fans can't wait to see Marc Marquez in his new colours after hearing nothing but good things about his Ducati performance at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit. In a social media announcement, Gresini Racing MotoGP stated that the 2024 season's official presentation, which will feature Marc and Alex Marquez, will take place on January 20th. "We are always ready to dance. We start on January 20," said the team.

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MotoGP: Marc Marquez's First Ride on 2023 Ducati

Spectators were treated to a slew of exciting fresh details at the 2024 MotoGP post-season testing in Valencia. Marc Marquez had a great debut on the bike that won the title, and he not only finished in fourth position but also achieved a noteworthy slot on the timesheets. He was also smiling throughout the session. Unfortunately, his current Honda contract prevented him from making any public statements. Regardless, the 30-year-old rider proved his mettle by finishing fourth in the test session.

Marquez made a switch to a 2023 Ducati's Desmosedici. His incredible time of 1:29.460 catapulted him to the top of the charts for a brief period, giving him a lead of 0.250 seconds in just 90 minutes. Despite completing an outstanding 49 laps before the winter break, Marquez ended his day too soon. He finished the Valencia Test just 0.171 seconds behind the leader.

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Despite Marquez's reluctance to make any formal remarks, media cameras supposedly caught the eight-time world champion gushing about the Gresini squad. He was very complimentary of the bike's rear grip, cornering skills, and steering responsiveness. Marquez's performance sets the ground for an exhilarating 2024 MotoGP season and strongly suggests that he will return as a serious competitor next year.