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 considered one of three rookies within the prime class, changing Marquez on the Gresini squad with the eight-time world champion transferring to the manufacturing unit Ducati staff.
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 in the course of the Buriram take a look at.
“Yeah, we talked about all of the type, the tyres,” Aldeguer mentioned.
“However on the finish we will 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 will speak on instances and the place.”
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Aldeguer ended the Buriram take a look at 18th general, 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 kind of prepared as a result of we do numerous laps in Sepang and in addition right here, on the identical observe because the [first] race.”
He added: “My objective is to be the rookie of the yr, for certain.
“[Ai] Ogura goes so quick, additionally [Somkiat] Chantra.
“However Ogura right here does a bit little bit of distinction. I don’t know. I work for me, not for the remainder of the riders, and we’ll see if in the course of the season we’re stronger or not.
“However, for now, I’m not targeted on this.”
The step up from Moto2 to MotoGP is at all times an enormous adjustment for brand new riders, significantly on the subject of adapting to the Michelin tyres.
Aldeguer says he nonetheless has to study the intricacies of the Michelin rubber however believes he’s transferring in the best path.
“I believe I labored very properly with the tyres,” he mentioned.
“For certain, right here [in Thailand] the tyre is totally different to Sepang, however solely with laps I’m understanding higher what occurs with the drop, with the entrance tyres, additionally how you can 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