Motorcycling-Marc Marquez joins Ducati factory team on two-year deal

FILE PHOTO: MotoGP - Catalunya Grand Prix - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain - May 26, 2024 Gresini Racing MotoGP's Marc Marquez celebrates on the podium after finishing third place in the Catalunya Grand Prix REUTERS/Bruna Casas/File Photo

(Reuters) -Six-times MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez will join the Ducati factory team on a two-year deal from 2025, the Italian manufacturer said on Wednesday.

The 31-year-old Spaniard, who was also has world championships from 125cc and Moto2, is racing this season for the Ducati satellite team Gresini Racing and is third in the standings.