Marc Marquez insisted that missing the opportunity to test his new Ducati this year would have been a “nightmare”.
Confirmation came during the Thailand MotoGP that Honda will give Marquez permission to jump on his new bike at the postseason test in Valencia.
The courtesy from Honda means that Marquez will get his earliest possible look at the machine he will ride in 2024 when he joins Gresini Ducati. “It is very great news,” Marquez said. “I want to say thanks to Honda, to all the staff, because they allowed me.“If not, you go on holiday in December and January without trying the bike.“I want to say thanks to Honda because they will allow me to try the bike.Marquez will ride a 2023-spec Desmosedici next season although he has previously expressed hope that he can earn, through on-track performance, additional upgrades.
“So, next year's four official bikes will be Lenovo and Pramac, while Gresini and Mooney VR46 will have the 2023 bikes, which are first and second in the championship.“This is what will happen on the Tuesday after the Valencia GP.” Marquez’s first time riding a Ducati will be on November 27, the Monday after the final Sunday race of the season in Valencia.MotoGP
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