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Marquez: Qatar MotoGP track no longer a ‘nightmare’ on Ducati
The six-time MotoGP world champion raced for Ducati in the Qatar Grand Prix sprint, finishing fifth after starting sixth with Gresini Racing. Marquez was competitive in the podium battle but a late mistake cost him a better result, yet he felt he achieved his season goal. His decision to leave Honda remains unwavering, as he believes fighting in the top six positions validates his choice for a less stressful and enjoyable experience. Racing the Ducati felt easier to Marquez compared to the Honda, allowing for smoother overtaking and closer battles at braking points. Although his Honda instincts still affect him, Marquez is adapting well to the Ducati and aims to shorten his gap in lap time to compete with the leading riders.
