Aleix Espargaro had a nice line : “ what do you think will happen if you put the best rider in history on the best bike ?” A few are predicting a Marquez whitewash after he sensationally left Repsol Honda after eleven years to switch to Gresini Ducati . But he must contend with a new bike , new riding style , and , crucially , new team . These won ’ t be easy challenges to overcome . Yet a rider who has amassed eight world titles and 85 victories is surely good enough to manage it . Once fully adapted to the Desmosedici GP23 ’ s ways , he ’ ll surely be a contender for Bagnaia ’ s crown .