“Forecasting Marc Marquez’s 2024: Victories, Rivalry Clashes, and Contemplation of Future Decisions”
“Marc Marquez’s predictions for 2024: wins, competitive confrontations and reflections on future decisions”
As the 2024 MotoGP season approaches, the attention of the motorcycle world is firmly on Marc Marquez. The eight-time champion’s move from Honda to Ducati has brought extraordinary expectations for his performance, with the season kicking off in Qatar this weekend.
Ducati debuts in Qatar:
After making the shock decision to leave Honda, Marquez made his debut at Ducati, adding an extra layer of suspense to the season. Marquez will be part of the Gresini Ducati team, riding a GP23, while his rivals Factory Ducati and Pramac will use updated GP24 versions. The question remains whether Marquez can reverse the downward trend that has prevailed in recent years.
Predictions for Qatar opener:
– Peter McLaren: Max is expected to finish in the top six, he will fight for the podium and maybe overcome it.
– Robert Jones: He highlighted Max’s strong performance in testing and expected to compete for a top-five or even podium position.
– Jordan Moran: If Marc finishes in the top five or on the podium, he thinks it’s an ideal start.
How many games can he win and where? Can you challenge for the title?
– Peter McLaren: Marquez stands out on counter-clockwise circuits such as COTA and the Sachsenring. Your ability to win will determine the championship battle between you and other competitors.
– Robert Jones: He boldly predicted eight wins, including sprint races, and highlighted tracks such as Cota, Argentina, Le Mans, Sachsenring, Buriram and Phillip Island.
– Jordan Morand: He is projected to take eight wins, especially at tracks where Marquez has previously excelled, such as Cotta, Saxon Forest and Aragon. He believes a ninth world championship is achievable.
The inevitable clashes with other Ducati riders?
– Peter McLaren: With Ducati, Max will have more room to fight and the experienced rider will not hesitate to attack if victory is within reach.
– Robert Jones: He expects clashes to be inevitable, especially with other Ducati riders, and predicts team orders may arise depending on Max’s position in the title race.
– Jordan Moran: He acknowledged that clashes were inevitable, but stressed that Max would learn from his Ducati team-mate and would bring wisdom to bear in the battle on the track.
Resolutions for 2025 and Beyond:
– Peter McLaren: Highlighted the importance of Marquez’s decision regarding his 2025 future, noting that his choice will depend on the competitiveness of the team and the bike. He believes that if he is fast and has fun, there will be no surprises in staying on Gresini Ducati.
– Robert Jones: If Marquez performs as expected in 2024, Ducati is expected to try to keep him, suggesting he could move to the factory team or Pramac Prima Ducati.
– Jordan Moreland: He’s not sure about the future. He believes that if Marquez is in good form and likes the team, he can stay at Gresini, but he has not ruled out a return to Honda if the bike progresses.
“The 2024 season promises to be an exciting one, with Marquez in the spotlight and optimistic predictions pointing to a decisive year for the Spanish champions.”
