Marc Marquez left an impression with more than just the public and the media upon making his debut aboard Ducati machinery during testing with the manufacturer’s other riders offering a positive appraisal of their new stablemate.

The Spaniard’s much discussed switch from Repsol Honda after nine years in favour of a move to Ducati and the Gresini Racing squad alongside his brother Alex got officially underway during post-season testing at Valencia.

Immediately up to speed around on the Ducati GP23 he will race in MotoGP next season, Marquez spent most of the one-day test towards the summit of the timesheets, eventually going on to be classified fourth quickest at the flag.

It’s a showing that has whipped anticipation further ahead of his Ducati race debut in Qatar next year, not to mention leave his fellow Desmosedici counterparts coloured impressed.

Alex Marquez [Gresini Racing]

“I cannot speak too much because of contracts, but he was fast, which is something I know where he is coming from because he came the same way as me. He will be fast, it was what I expected from him.

Pecco Bagnaia [Ducati Lenovo Team]

“I said a few races ago that he would be first in the first test. I missed it by a few positions but I think he can be very happy with the bike. We did a wonderful job this season with the bike, so he can enjoy.”

Jorge Martin [Prima Pramac Racing]

“Well, it was what we expected, it’s not a big surprise, he will be very competitive.

Enea Bastianini [Ducati Lenovo Team]

“Good to see Marc at Ducati to check his data, Marc has a fantastic riding style, it will be not easy for him because all ducati riders are fast. 

Franco Morbidelli [Prima Pramac Racing]

“It was a good debut with the Ducati, it was strange to see him on another bike but he did good.

Marco Bezzecchi [VR46 Racing]

“We expected him to be fast of course, everyone expected this, so no surprise. I saw him a couple of times on track and he was already riding very well. With Marc we don’t need explanations.”