Marc Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia kicked off their season on Monday with the presentation of the Desmosedici GP-25 Ducati for the upcoming campaign. A machine considered in advance as the most competitive on the grid and which should allow the two teammates to engage in a duel for the title, without being too worried by the competition.
During this first official appearance in Red of the two new teammates, their speeches were still smooth. However, we know that the understanding has not always been at its best between them, and their future battles on the track could reveal some hidden tensions.
Before returning to the track, the desire to collaborate in a healthy environment is still relevant. Marc Marquez is looking forward to starting his adventure as a factory rider at Ducati, and insists again on the need to work as a team to achieve their goals.
« I said it before, everything is red, rejoices the multiple world champion during the event. It's very exciting, arriving here today I had butterflies in my stomach. I fought a lot against Ducati, but now they have given me back the smile. Being part of the official team is a privilege."
"We want to win everything, we have to work as a team, adds Marquez. If Pecco doesn't win, I will win, or vice versa. Let's try to bring back a lot of points and many victories."
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Marquez still discreet about his title hopes
Marc Marquez has already said it several times, the main objective he set for himself has already been achieved. When he was on the verge of retiring, due to the lack of competitiveness of his Honda, he dreamed of evolving again at the front. A wish that Gresini allowed him to fulfill last year.
Now, the Spaniard wants to continue this momentum, which already brought him three victories last year, without thinking at all costs about winning the title. Hard to believe when you know what a great champion he is.
« My first short term goal is to have fun on the bike, he adds again. I know that if I succeed in this, everything else will come. This is the most important challenge of my career. I'm sure we're going to have a lot of fun."
« I am really happy to wear the official colours of the Ducati Lenovo Team. The working environment has been really fantastic. I can’t wait to get back to riding the Desmosedici GP. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Claudio Domenicali, Gigi Dall'Igna, Mauro Grassilli and Davide Tardozzi for their trust and the wonderful and warm welcome they have given me. We can have a lot of fun this season " concludes Marc Marquez.
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