Marc Marquez finishes on the podium of the 2024 championship

Dispossessed of third place in the championship by Enea Bastianini during the Sprint, Marc Márquez regained his position in the race this Sunday.

Published on 17/11/2024 à 17:00

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Second in Barcelona, Marc Márquez finishes on the championship podium

Marc Marquez finishes third in 2024 championship - Photo: Gold & Goose / Red Bull Content Pool

Behind the duel between Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia for the world title of MotoGP 2024, Enea Bastianini and Marc Márquez went blow for blow this weekend in Barcelona. Eighth on the grid, the Italian made a sensational start in the Sprint to finish in second position and steal third place in the Drivers' Championship from the Spaniard. The Gresini driver responded on Sunday in the Grand Prix, finishing second in turn, taking back the last place on the podium of this 2024 season.

This third place in the championship is his best result since his world title in 2021, the year of his last full season before 2024. This result confirms the return to grace of the eight-time world champion for his first season on a Ducati, also author of ten podiums this season, including three victories.

« It was a good race today, but first I would like to congratulate the world champion Jorge Martín, said Marquez after the finish. It's his day. He's had an incredible season. I really gave it my all today. I was so focused, like I was fighting for the world title. I wanted to do everything well. Finishing on the podium is the best way to say thank you to the Gresini team. »

A team that he is already leaving at the end of this season since he will ride next year with Pecco Bagnaia on an official Ducati. The opportunity to win a ninth world title?