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Marquez ‘not at limit’ of Ducati despite strong Qatar MotoGP debut
Eight-time grand prix world champion finished fourth in last Sunday’s grand prix at Losail, with a fifth place in the sprint and sixth in qualifying. Marquez’s average lap pace on his GP23 was just 0.160s behind race winner Francesco Bagnaia’s factory-spec Ducati. Marquez remains patient in adapting to his Ducati, emphasizing he has not yet reached the bike’s limit. He aims to enjoy the year, fight for top five positions, but emphasizes the need for patience. Despite not reaching the podium, Marquez doesn’t attribute it solely to the GP24 upgrades, recognizing the speed of Bagnaia and Martin. He is content with his bike and remains focused on improving his riding style.
