VIDEO – The first images of Marc Marquez on a Ducati

The first preparation tests for the 2024 season MotoGP take place this Tuesday, November 28 at the Ricardo Tormo circuit (Valencia). The opportunity for the 22 drivers to familiarize themselves with their machine for the discipline's next campaign. A day which also marks the first day for some of them in their new team.

Luca Marini was the first to come out of his box to take to the track with Honda, Johann Zarco (LCR Honda) and Franco Morbidelli (Prima Pramac) followed him. The laps and exits then followed one another, but the one that attracted many fans to the circuit during this day was long overdue.

It was a little over an hour after the start of the seven hours of testing on the program that Marc Marquez left the Gresini garage to perform his first laps on the track equipped with a Ducati.

Marc Marquez hits the track with Ducati

Witnessing history!🔥@marcmarquez93's pit out with @GresiniRacing ✅#ValenciaTest ️ pic.twitter.com/2Jq9pqEY2W

- MotoGP @ 🏁 (@MotoGP) November 28, 2023

A moment of history! Marc Marquez's very first start on a Ducati! #ValenciaTest pic.twitter.com/QSv474Zueu

- CANAL + MotoGP ™ (@CanalplusMotoGP) November 28, 2023

It didn't take long for him to get noticed by signing the third time of the session.

Up to speed 💥@marcmarquez93 goes 3rd! 💨#ValenciaTest ️ pic.twitter.com/PaANQdFBvv

- MotoGP @ 🏁 (@MotoGP) November 28, 2023

A new start for the Spaniard who announced his departure from Honda after the Japanese Grand Prix, ending 11 years of collaboration rewarded with six crowns in the premier category. The No. 93 will also reunite with his brother, Alex, alongside whom he will be lined up during the next MotoGP tour which will begin the weekend of March 10 in Qatar.

 

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