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Marquez says Ducati MotoGP bike adaptation “is finished”
At the Spanish Grand Prix, the eight-time grand prix world champion finished third overall on Friday, following a second-place finish in the morning session. Despite consistent speed in 2024, Marquez has yet to secure a podium finish in the main Sunday races. Marquez expressed confidence in his adaptation to the Ducati after practice at Jerez, emphasizing the need to focus on refining details now that the adaptation phase is complete. While acknowledging the challenge of adjusting his Honda-style riding to the Desmosedici, Marquez remains optimistic about achieving his first podium in upcoming races. Technical adjustments were made by Marquez’s team at Jerez following a front brake issue that caused him to crash at the Americas GP, with a return to his previous brake lever configuration. Marquez highlighted the ongoing process of aligning the bike with his riding style as a key factor in his recent speed and consistency on track.
