Marc Marquez: "I was honest about what I wanted" during talks with Ducati

Marc Marquez: "I was honest about what I wanted. I wanted the latest bike in Gresini or in the official team and they chose me in the official team."

, who chose perfectly when he left Honda to join Gresini Ducati, looks like he may have hit the jackpot again with his nextHeading into Mugello rumours were suggesting that Jorge Martin was set to win the race to join Bagnaia, but fearing they would lose Marquez altogether, Ducati acted swiftly as they secured the eight-time world champion’s services.

"Then, from that point I decided on another way. In those decision; thanks to Honda at the same time because they understood my decision to go to Gresini. "I just gave my 100% on the racetrack and then on Sunday evening in Mugello they decided that I would be the rider and in two days we finished the contract.

Marquez was also very clear that he wanted the very latest bike from Ducati, which he stressed again during the pre-event press conference in Assen. "The target of a rider is to be in the official team. To wear the red suit next year will be a pleasure and I will try to defend the colours with the maximum effort."

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