While rivals like Pecco Bagnaia are busy at the Tavullia Motor Ranch for the 100 Km des Champions, Marc Marquez is not sitting still. He is working hard to be in top physical condition on his Ducati Desmosedici GP25. On Thursday, he roared a new Panigale V2 around the Aspar circuit in Guadassuar, Valencia, donning a bright red suit, adorned with his iconic number 93.
Ducati's new star recruit Marc Marquez is wasting no time getting to grips with his new surroundings. Away from the MotoGP circuits, the world champion took a ride on the Ducati Panigale V2, thus demonstrating its commitment and determination to shine under its new colours.
After a 2024 season marked by impressive performances and objectives achieved, Marc Marquez is fully committed to its quest to regain the MotoGP title in 2025 with DucatiThe Spanish rider, now riding the Desmosedici GP25, is leaving nothing to chance in his preparation by testing the new Ducati Panigale V2 2024 as well as a special pre-production version of the Panigale V2 2025.
« First contact with the new Panigale V2 on the Aspar circuit! A great way to start the year off right,” he commented on social media. Claudio DomenicaliCEO Ducati, revealed that Marquez surprised everyone with an exceptional lap time on the Panigale V2.
Claudio Domenicali: “ Marc Marquez equaled the unofficial Supersport class record, on a 2 Panigale V2025 still in standard configuration »
« Marc rode in 1'12,2, the same time as the unofficial record in the Supersport class, and this on a 2 Panigale V2025 still in standard configuration with catalyzed exhaust, lights, and side stand, » wrote Sundays.
The performance is a testament to Marquez's determination and fitness as the season begins. MotoGP. He already had a first contact with the GP25 during the Barcelona tests, and initial feedback is promising. Ducati relies on its flagship duo, Marquez et bagnaia, to defend its status as a reference in MotoGP.
The CEO of Ducati also welcomes the versatility of the Panigale V2, which will be further improved for 2025 with a power gain (126 HP* instead of 120 HP) and a weight loss of 10 kg thanks to the elimination of road accessories. These innovations reflect the continued commitment of Ducati to perfect its machines for the track and the road.
With official trials planned for Sepang (February 5-7) and Buriram (February 12-13), Marc Marquez wants to be immediately competitive from the start of the championship in Thailand (February 28 – March 2). He knows that every point will count in the race for the title: " Marc wants to be in front from the start, aware that consistency will be crucial in such a competitive championship, » comments Sundays.
The combination of legendary experience of Marquez and the technical superiority of Ducati could well redefine the MotoGP hierarchy in 2025. With rigorous preparation and a constantly evolving Desmosedici, Marc Marquez seems ready to fight to regain the throne he covets so much.
Collaboration between Marquez et Ducati is a statement of intent: nothing less than excellence will be tolerated. The paddock is warned: Marc Marquez is ready, and Ducati also.
Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati, wrote a post on LinkedIn about Marquez's test in Spain: " It was just before Christmas when I was on the phone with Marc to the usual good wishes and I learned that he had scheduled a test session at the Aspar circuit in Valencia for today. The plan was to do the session on a 2 Panigale V2024, as he had been told that our brand new 2025 model was not yet available in a racing version.
I was too curious to have his opinion on our new version, so I received a few calls to organize at least a few laps with the bike we used to film the official launch video and photos.
It was then a great surprise to receive a phone call from Marc at the end of the day in which he told me that not only did he love the bike's handling, super comfortable riding position and power delivery, but that he was able to lap in 1'12,2s, which I was told was the same time as the unofficial Supersport class record! Marc also used the 2 Panigale V2024 in race trim and the lap time was the same.
The 2 Panigale V2025 had a completely standard catalyzed exhaust, front lights, rear lights, a side stand… We can't wait to test the Panigale 2025 in racing version with him and Pecco, with 126 HP instead of 120 HP and almost 10 kg weight saving to eliminate all road accessories.
Very, very pleased with the track performance of a bike that was created to have the best compromise between track lap times and fun on open mountain roads! Thanks Marc and many compliments to the Ducati engineers who develop the bike! Welcome to the family, new Panigale V2! Once again, low weight always proves to be a winning choice!! ».
