In a year of big Silly Season moves, Marc Marquez will be headed to the Ducati Factory Team next year. Why did they pick Marc over Jorge Martin? I'll tell you what I think, along with analyzing how it all went down!

The Rundown:

- Marc Marquez signs a multiyear contract with the Factory Ducati Team
- How did the deal happen? Was there an ultimatum for Marc and Martin?
- Can Marc win podiums, races, or even a championship in 2025? You might be surprised on my opinion...
- Did Ducati make the right move?
- My take on why they picked Marc Marquez

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Why did Ducati Pick Marc Marquez?

Quartararo Hunts Home Glory, Márquez Brothers Face Off at Le Mans

LeMans delivered chaos, unpredictable weather, too many bike swaps to count, and a historic win in front of a record-breaking crowd. I try to unravel all of the MotoGP action and surprises on the FrenchGP post-race show!

The Rundown:

- Fabio stuns in qualifying
- The Sprint: Marc is back on top, while Quartararo does his best to keep up
- Pecco makes his first mistake
- The MotoGP Race: What the heck happened? I try to explain all of it!
- Bike swaps, long lap penalties, and the new rules already come into effect
- The rain causes chaos, and LeMans takes out riders
- Johann Zarco becomes the hometown hero - and the French crowd was absolutely there for it
- Marc survives, while his challengers run into trouble - and Pecco makes his second mistake
- Just how crazy was this race? I'll tell you. Multiple times.
- The MotoGP Championship picture
- My take on the FrenchGP

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