Lewis Hamilton has given the thumbs up to Marc Marquez’s switch to Ducati, likening it to his own leap to Ferrari after over a decade with Mercedes. Both sporting legends are looking for a resurgence in their respective fields.
Marc Marquez, a six-time MotoGP world champion, left Honda a year before his contract ended, largely due to the Japanese manufacturer’s performance slump. His career has seen several setbacks, including a serious shoulder injury in 2018 and multiple other injuries that followed. Despite these challenges, Marquez joined Gresini Racing, a satellite Ducati team, where his impressive performance earned him a spot on Ducati’s factory team for the 2025 season.
Lewis Hamilton, a huge fan of MotoGP, expressed his excitement about Marquez’s move. ‘That’s awesome, he’s incredible. I love MotoGP, and really excited for the future of the sport as well,’ Hamilton said. He believes that Marquez’s new environment will be refreshing and challenging, akin to starting a new job with new colleagues and tasks.
Hamilton himself is embracing change by joining Ferrari next season after 12 years with Mercedes. He’s optimistic about gaining fresh insights from the MotoGP world, drawing parallels between Marquez’s and his own career moves. ‘To see Marquez on that Ducati, it’s gonna be cool. Ducati has always been such a cool bike,’ he added.
Marquez will be competing against the two-time champion Francesco Bagnaia at Ducati, aiming to add more titles to his collection. The move is seen as a bold step toward reigniting his career and pushing for more world championships.
Both Hamilton and Marquez are stepping into new chapters of their careers, aiming to rediscover their former glory. With Marquez on Ducati and Hamilton on Ferrari, fans of both MotoGP and Formula 1 have much to look forward to.
Source: Motorsport
