Gresini MotoGP rookie Fermin Aldeguer says he was in a position to speak to Marc Marquez about his adaptation to premier class equipment on the Buriram take a look at.
Aldeguer steps as much as MotoGP in 2025 as one among three rookies within the high class, changing Marquez on the Gresini squad with the eight-time world champion shifting to the manufacturing facility Ducati crew.
The a number of Moto2 race winner has spent a while with the Marquez brothers within the low season at observe coaching classes in Spain, however was in a position to speak extra with Marc Marquez throughout the Buriram take a look at.
“Yeah, we talked about all of the type, the tyres,” Aldeguer mentioned.
“However on the finish we are able to speak however I’ve to do it on observe.
“He has one other work now, I’ve to proceed going with mine and after we are able to speak on occasions and the place.”
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Aldeguer ended the Buriram take a look at 18th total, however has put in some spectacular performances over the pre-season as he gears up for his MotoGP debut subsequent week on the 2024-spec Ducati.
Talking on the ultimate day of testing, Aldeguer mentioned: “I believe we’re roughly prepared as a result of we do a whole lot of laps in Sepang and likewise right here, on the identical observe because the [first] race.”
He added: “My purpose is to be the rookie of the yr, for positive.
“[Ai] Ogura goes so quick, additionally [Somkiat] Chantra.
“However Ogura right here does just a little little bit of distinction. I don’t know. I work for me, not for the remainder of the riders, and we’ll see if throughout the season we’re stronger or not.
“However, for now, I’m not centered on this.”
The step up from Moto2 to MotoGP is all the time a giant adjustment for brand new riders, notably with regards to adapting to the Michelin tyres.
Aldeguer says he nonetheless has to study the intricacies of the Michelin rubber however believes he’s shifting in the suitable route.
“I believe I labored very properly with the tyres,” he mentioned.
“For positive, right here [in Thailand] the tyre is completely different to Sepang, however solely with laps I’m understanding higher what occurs with the drop, with the entrance tyres, additionally easy methods to use with the brand new tyres.
“I’ve to proceed adapting my type to those tyres. However, I adapt quick.”
Quotes supplied by Crash Indonesian Editor Derry Munikartono
