P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Marquez still riding Ducati like Honda in Sepang MotoGP test
Marc Marquez is currently participating in the official pre-season test at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia to familiarize himself with the GP23 after his initial run in Valencia last year. He completed 72 laps on Wednesday and finished 14th, but still has areas for improvement as he transitions from Honda to Ducati. One major difference he noticed is the braking and rear tire usage, which are completely opposite to what he is used to on the Honda RC213V. This requires him to unlearn some of his old patterns, as his current riding style is not optimal for the Ducati. Marquez believes he is not able to take advantage of Ducati’s rear grip, causing him to struggle with acceleration, especially when exiting fast corners. Additionally, limited opportunities to test new tires on the bike have affected his single lap-pace, although he feels more comfortable during longer runs.
