Márquez sets his sights high: 'Ducati has what it takes to fight for the title

Eight-time world champion Marc Márquez has made it clear that after joining Ducati, he is confident the Italian machine has everything needed to fight for the world championship this season. The 32-year-old Spaniard has vowed to deliver stable, title-contending performances beginning at Le Mans.

First season goals with the new team

This season marks a major shift for Márquez, who spent over a decade with Honda before joining Ducati Lenovo Team. He has expressed enthusiasm about the change, pointing to Ducati's proven track record in MotoGP. Whether it's engine power, electronics, or chassis design, he says the bike is at the highest level.

Márquez describes the move as "a new chapter in my career" and an ideal opportunity to prove he can still compete at the sport's highest level. He acknowledges that injuries hampered his performance in recent years, but says his body is now at 80 percent fitness and he is fully prepared for the challenge ahead.

Consistency is the key to winning

When discussing his preparation strategy for the new season, Márquez emphasizes the importance of consistency:

• A long season with many variables means giving full effort in every race
• Reducing mistakes and mechanical failures
• Setting an intermediate target of finishing in the top five at Le Mans

Márquez adds that while Ducati's performance is beyond question, chasing the world title requires maintaining a high standard in every qualifying session and race. He is not looking for one-off brilliance but sustained performance across the entire season.

Márquez has already begun intensive testing, hoping to gain more real-world experience on Le Mans' wet track surface and build a solid foundation for his bid to claim a ninth world championship.