Andrea Dovizioso questions Marc Marquez physical form ahead of Ducati transition

Marc Marquez is scheduled to join Ducati for the 2027 and 2028 seasons alongside teammate Pedro Acosta. Former rider Andrea Dovizioso identified the move as a significant challenge for the nine-time champion due to ongoing physical recovery from previous injuries. Dovizioso noted that Marquez can no longer mask his physical limitations after suffering through seven operations on his arm since 2020. While Marquez secured a win at Aragon, Dovizioso emphasized that Acosta remains an evolving prospect whose true potential will be revealed once he transitions to a different team and bike. The pairing is currently drawing comparisons to the 2008 partnership of Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo at Yamaha, though Dovizioso argued the circumstances differ significantly given the current physical state of Marquez.

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