The #ValenciaGP saw emotional moments as Marc Marquez expressed gratitude for his final podium with Honda, while Jorge Martin's win kept his #MotoGP title hopes alive. Francesco Bagnaia promised trouble for Martin in the championship-deciding race. Bagnaia ultimately won the championship after Martin crashed in an incident with Marquez. Bagnaia defended his title with a win, becoming the first Ducati rider to win back-to-back #MotoGP titles. Marquez made his final Honda appearance and later debuted for Ducati at the Valencia test, where Vinales topped the charts.
Marc Marquez finally got to ride the 2023 Ducati #MotoGP bike at the post-season Valencia test on Tuesday. And while it's never a good idea to read too much into testing, Marquez's first day on the Desmosedici was a genuine success. Opinion: https://t.co/7cgtGA9i7F
Joan Mir felt the Valencia test was the first time Honda brought an update that actually worked since he joined the team from Suzuki at the end of last year. https://t.co/MZ4BO9m7j8 #MotoGP
After his Honda farewell, Marc Marquez’s first Ducati outing captured interest throughout the #MotoGP paddock at the Valencia test 👀 And there was plenty to suggest he will be back as a force next year, explains @Lewis__Duncan ⬇️
Vinales topped the post-season #MotoGP test at Valencia as Marc Marquez finished fourth on his Ducati debut. Full report. ⬇️ https://t.co/I5hiFjCMSg
Vinales topped the #MotoGP Valencia test but all eyes were on Marc Marquez as he got to grips with the Ducati for the first time. Full story here ⬇️ https://t.co/THfImTZh8P
Marc Marquez made his Ducati #MotoGP debut on Tuesday at the post-season Valencia test as he begins preparations for the 2024 season ⬇️ https://t.co/vEeVLupaRK
Marc Marquez has made his Ducati debut at the post-season Valencia test as he begins preparations for the 2024 #MotoGP season. https://t.co/968eXWzo7J
⚔️ Bagnaia’s title triumph over Martin 👋 Marquez’s Honda farewell 🔀 Rider and team shake-ups @Lewis__Duncan and @whatmegandid deliver the key #MotoGP talking points from the #ValenciaGP ⬇️
Bagnaia secured his second #MotoGP crown in the Valencia finale, but the end of the track action didn't stop the drama from continuing into the aftermath. Here's what we learned from a hectic season showdown. https://t.co/bphnb3N524
🗣️ "I almost bet on him [finishing] in first position at the end of the test" Ducati believes Marc Marquez will "raise the level" of competitiveness of the manufacturer when he tests its #MotoGP bike in Valencia Full story ⬇️ https://t.co/i356D7Tlw1
Ducati believes Marc Marquez will "raise the level" of competitiveness of the manufacturer when he tests its #MotoGP bike in Valencia. https://t.co/HrXZeokBRm
🗣️ "I was riding round smoking cigarettes, thought it was going to be all done and dusted" Jack Miller felt he could do no wrong in the #ValenciaGP before he crashed from the lead 😓 Here's the full #MotoGP story ⬇️ https://t.co/xVdk3b2cPA
Bezzecchi has labelled Marc Marquez "the dirtiest rider" following their collision in the Valencia GP. #MotoGP https://t.co/5jfYlIPzx2
🗣️ "Marquez decided to end my race on the third corner" Marco Bezzecchi has raged at Marc Marquez for their #ValenciaGP clash and branded him "the dirtiest rider" in #MotoGP ⬇️ https://t.co/qhLOdWrFL7
Marquez said he approached his final weekend as a Honda #MotoGP rider in Valencia "like I was fighting for the championship". https://t.co/CIvmpewuxv
🗣️"We managed always to be competitive and faster and stronger on Sunday." #MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia says he felt he and his factory Ducati team did "everything perfect to be considered the number one" on his way to his second title⬇️ https://t.co/cRT2j1T9fW
Marc Marquez approached his final weekend as a Honda #MotoGP rider at the #ValenciaGP “like I was fighting for the championship” Full story ⬇️ https://t.co/hql2bdnhTU
Bagnaia says he felt he and his factory Ducati team did "everything perfect to be considered the number one" on his way to his second consecutive #MotoGP title. https://t.co/KOmfmNka5O
🗣️"If they didn’t put me there, they won’t put me anyway." Jorge Martin says that if he hasn’t already proven to Ducati that he deserves a factory team #MotoGP seat, "I will never be in red", after his 2023 title defeat ⬇️ https://t.co/Rn2N1rDZlj
TWO-TIMES 🏆️🌍️ Francesco Bagnaia is the first Ducati rider in history to win back-to-back #MotoGP titles. https://t.co/Jzpj019CWd
We think double #MotoGP world champion @PeccoBagnaia has earned this drink! 🍾 #ValenciaGP https://t.co/ytG0V0HfxE
Bagnaia became the first Ducati rider in history to win back-to-back #MotoGP titles in Valencia. Here's a look at the key moments in his title defence. https://t.co/EACMIIL4Vy
Francesco Bagnaia became the first Ducati rider in history to win back-to-back #MotoGP titles in a thrilling Valencia Grand Prix to conclude the 2023 season 🏆 @Lewis__Duncan looks back at the key moments on his road to the crown 📝 https://t.co/qEjq4ExSXO
Francesco Bagnaia claims MotoGP world title again after Martin crash https://t.co/6Y3LSry12Z
Ducati's Bagnaia wins Valencia GP to defend MotoGP title https://t.co/gEASpRTruO https://t.co/8n4WSY9iov
A CHAMPION'S PERFORMANCE 🎉🎊 Martin's earlier crash meant the championship was already wrapped up, but Bagnaia backs it up with a fine race win at the #ValenciaGP. Di Giannantonio takes P2 with Zarco completing the podium trio. https://t.co/qkQ4lp6obi
BREAKING! Francesco Bagnaia is the 2023 #MotoGP world champion after title rival Jorge Martin crashed into Marc Marquez. Read the developing story ⬇️ https://t.co/BTqTufbXTx
Bagnaia has been crowned 2023 #MotoGP world champion after title rival Martin crashed out in an incident with Marc Marquez. https://t.co/q8fizaNyP6
Meanwhile, over in the #ValenciaGP 🫣 #MotoGP https://t.co/vlFwxuk26Y
HE'S DONE IT!!!!! 🏆🌍 Jorge Martin crashes out of the #ValenciaGP and that means @PeccoBagnaia cannot be caught. He's a back-to-back @MotoGP world champion! https://t.co/8Kvku7oEpJ
The race for the @MotoGP title is heating up at the #ValenciaGP 💥😧 Martin attempts to take first spot from championship leader Bagnaia…but misjudges! He’s down to P7. 🎥 @MotoGP https://t.co/U9t459WE2u
🚨 BREAKING 🚨 Viñales gets a 3-place grid penalty for not respecting the black and orange flag in warm-up ❌ Bagnaia will now start from pole 👀 🏆 #MotoGP #ValenciaGP https://t.co/fYl6DgA24W
It's the end of a mega #MotoGP era as Marc Marquez starts his final grand prix for Honda 😢 Tell us your favourite Marquez/Honda memories in the comments 👇 #ValenciaGP https://t.co/tCdm5f0Ld6
Jorge Martin will automatically be promoted to the factory Ducati team in #MotoGP next year if he wins the title in the #ValenciaGP today. Full story: https://t.co/h5DOC5XPlL
It was an emotional P3 in the sprint race at the #ValenciaGP for Marc Marquez 🥹 Will he round off his time with Honda with one last podium during the grand prix itself? 🤔 #MotoGP https://t.co/M4POOksFdh
Francesco Bagnaia promises that #MotoGP title rival Jorge Martin will be “more in trouble than today” for tomorrow’s championship-deciding #ValenciaGP – find out why 👇 https://t.co/eBSZQepQpN
🗣️"I pushed to the limit every corner to fight for that victory." Pramac's Jorge Martin says he "had big balls" to win a vital Valencia GP sprint and keep his #MotoGP title hopes alive, as his "feeling was so bad" on the bike ⬇️ https://t.co/URzUE14nPI
Marc Marquez says his emotional #MotoGP sprint race podium at the #ValenciaGP is the “best way to say thanks” to his team as he prepares to depart Honda. Full story here ⬇️ https://t.co/e6DZvWkfJY