Eight-time world champion Marc Marquez is aiming for a major upgrade in the MotoGP ranks in 2025. Marquez, who just moved from Honda to the satellite Gresini Ducati team this season, has openly expressed his desire to win the championship. His ambition is to be part of a factory bike and, more ambitiously, a factory team.
During the recent MotoGP weekend in Jerez, Marquez made his intentions clear, saying: “My goal is to give 100% to get a factory bike next year.” The Spanish racer, who currently pilots the one-year-old Desmosedici, is keen to have access to the latest factory equipment, especially if Ducati's official satellite team Pramac transfers allegiance to Yamaha. It echoes continued speculation about the possibility of acquiring the .
But Marquez's ambitions go beyond just riding a factory bike. He aims to fully integrate into the factory team set-up. he explained, “[Pramac] It's a great team that has factory bikes and has shown the ability to compete for world championships, but it's not a factory team. ” This difference highlights his desire for the increased support and resources that typically come with a factory team role.
Marquez's main goal will be to use his growing relationship with Desmosedici to secure a coveted position alongside Francesco Bagnaia in the official Ducati team. The move will allow Marquez to continue working with Gresini's crew chief Frankie Carcedi and build on their experience.
Nevertheless, securing such a location comes with challenges. Ducati Racing Director Gigi Dall'Igna has hinted at the difficult decisions ahead, taking into account the strong performances and ambitions of other riders such as fellow Ducati Factory Team candidates Jorge Martin and Enea Bastianini.
If Marquez's plans with Ducati do not materialize, alternatives could involve KTM or Aprilia. With neither Maverick Viñales nor Aleix Espargaro confirmed beyond this season, Aprilia is seen as a strong option for the potentially vacant seat. KTM, on the other hand, remains a possibility in theory, despite having less obvious openings due to commitments with other riders.
With negotiations likely to intensify over the upcoming MotoGP event, Marquez knows a strong performance could support a spot in the factory team and is keen to prove his mettle on track. continues to concentrate on Following a close second place finish behind Bagnaia at the recent Spanish Grand Prix, Marquez has proven he still has the speed and skill to compete at the highest level, and his claim to a spot on the factory team for 2025 is on the rise. It's becoming even more persuasive.
