JAKARTA Valentino Rossi assesses that Marc Marquez is definitely on the list of challengers for the 2024 MotoGP title which needs to be taken into account following the move to Gresini Racing.

Marquez's potential with Ducati has begun to be seen in the post-season test in Valencia last week. In the test, the Spaniard successfully finished fourth.

"The arrival of Marc (Marquez) will be very interesting to watch. Just like how Ducati will take care of it," Rossi said as reported by GPOne.

Marquez is currently chasing his seventh title in MotoGP. One more title will make him equal to Valentino Rossi as the rider with the most titles.

Marquez won the previous six titles when he strengthened Honda in the 2012 to 2023 period. Unfortunately, in the last four seasons he has struggled to win his seventh title.

Rossi said Marquez's presence in Ducati will make next season's race more competitive. Rossi will lead his team VR46 to compete with his former rival on the track.

"Marc will be very dangerous and our team must be in top condition," he said.

In MotoGP 2024, Rossi's team, VR46 Racing, will be strengthened by Marco Bezzecchi and Fabio Di Giannantonio. The last name comes to replace Luca Marini who moved to Repsol Honda.

The two riders will compete with Marquez next season using the same motorbike, the GP23 Desmodedici. This is the motor that brought Francesco Bagnaia to world champion for the 2023 season.


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