FIRST LOOK: Marc Marquez on a Ducati, Luca Marini at Honda, Acosta in MotoGP
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The eight-time world champion was introduced to his 2024 MotoGP bike by his new team, Gresini, on Monday night.On Tuesday, Marquez will ride the Ducati for the first time at the Valencia postseason test.before 2IDeSStdcO— Gresini Racing (@GresiniRacing) November 27, 2023Marc Márquez. Sitting on a Ducati. #MotoGP #ValenciaTest GWkPh0D2YE— MotoGP (@_motogp) November 27, 2023Here it is, Marc Marquez’s GP23 Ducati #MotoGP #ValenciaTest ZcixD44KrO— MotoGP (@_motogp) November 28, 2023His switch from Honda to the Italian manufacturer’s satellite team is one of the biggest rider moves in MotoGP history.He will team with his brother Alex Marquez, who made the same move a year ago, next year.Marquez has penned a one-year contract with Gresini and hopes his new machinery will be enough to allow him to challenge for the MotoGP title in 2024.He is one championship behind Valentino Rossi’s tally of seven.Luca MariniLuca Marini gets his first lap onboard the Repsol Honda #MotoGP #ValenciaTest ziAGS7gPD0— MotoGP (@_motogp) November 28, 2023Related Puig: Marini ‘approached us, there were not many options’ Di Giannantonio: “Incredible opportunity to learn from Valentino”Hello Luca! #MotoGP #ValenciaTest eu4MQ2z4kg— MotoGP (@_motogp) November 28, 2023The brother of Valentino Rossi has finally confirmed his switch from VR46 to Repsol Honda, where he will replace Marquez, in 2024.It will be a step up for Marini from a satellite to a factory team, although he is sacrificing riding a Ducati for a below-par Honda.But Marini is feted for his analytical skills and could be the perfect rider to help Honda develop a winning machine.Pedro AcostaNot a #Moto2 rider anymore @37_pedroacosta is ready for #MotoGP #ValenciaTest y3U7nw2unw— MotoGP (@MotoGP) November 28, 2023#ValenciaTest #MotoGP aWtFEWcpGQ— Tech3 Racing (@Tech3Racing) November 28, 2023The Moto2 champion made his first appearance in MotoGP at Tuesday’s test.He will be riding for Tech3 GASGAS in the 2024 season after earning his call-up to the premier class.Such is the prodigious talent of the teenager, KTM were willing to relegate the experienced Pol Espargaro to a test and wildcard role.Can Acosta justify the hype?Alex RinsAlex Rins onboard his Yamaha #MotoGP #ValenciaTest R3PpMKtqr4— MotoGP (@_motogp) November 28, 2023Rins jumped on board his Yamaha for the first time on Tuesday. He is switching from LCR Honda.”4Rins had an unusual season, becoming the only Honda rider aside from Marquez to win a grand prix since 2018 when he succeeded in Texas.But a broken leg in Mugello then ruined the rest of his year. He confirmed that he would leave Honda, having complained that his feedback to develop the bike was not being prioritised, during his injury absence.Franco MorbidelliAnother new boy wasting no time @FrankyMorbido12’s Day 1 with @pramacracing is officially underway! #ValenciaTest MTVsUUQK7b— MotoGP™ (@MotoGP) November 28, 2023Morbidelli spent the first months of 2023 at risk of losing his MotoGP seat but, when news finally came through that Yamaha were axing him, it all worked out well.That’s because Morbidelli is jumping onto a factory-spec Ducati at Pramac in 2024.Marquez and Marco Bezzecchi were briefly in the running for the Pramac bike, which Jorge Martin almost won the 2023 title on. But Morbidelli got the nod.”5
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