Marquez dominates final MotoGP pre-season test

Six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez dominated the final pre-season testing at Thailand's Chang International Circuit in Buriram posting a remarkable time of 1:28.855. Leading the timesheets for the second straight day, Marquez nearly matched the circuit's existing lap record of 1:28.700, demonstrating impressive adaptation to his Ducati Lenovo machine.

The session resulted in another Ducati 1-2 finish, with Marc's brother Alex Marquez of Gresini Racing securing second place, just 0.179 seconds behind. Marco Bezzecchi, stepping in for injured world champion Jorge Martin, claimed third for Aprilia, while Pedro Acosta followed in fourth with a time of 1:29.133.

Double champion Francesco Bagnaia completed the top five for Ducati, finishing half a second behind his Lenovo teammate Marquez. Honda showed encouraging signs with Joan Mir placing sixth, recording a time of 1:29.399.

Beyond single-lap speed, Marc Marquez's performance was particularly noteworthy during a 23-lap race simulation, where he maintained an average lap time of 1:30.361. This pace significantly outperformed the previous dry race average of 1:31.453 at the same circuit, indicating strong race-day potential.

The Spaniard expressed satisfaction with the team's preparations, confirming they had successfully completed their testing program. His remarks reflected confidence in their readiness for the upcoming season, stating, "We have completed our to-do list and feel ready for the season ahead."

The 2025 MotoGP season, featuring 22 races, will commence on February 28 at the Buriram circuit. Following his commanding pre-season performance, Marc Marquez enters the new season as a strong favorite, suggesting a potentially successful new chapter in his career with Ducati.