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Marquez ‘not at limit’ of Ducati despite strong Qatar MotoGP debut
Eight-time grand prix world champion Marquez finished fourth in last Sunday’s race at Losail, following up a fifth place in the sprint and sixth in qualifying. Marquez’s lap pace on his GP23 was only 0.160s off the dominant winner, Francesco Bagnaia, on a 2024 factory-spec Ducati over the grand prix distance. Marquez emphasized patience in adapting to the Ducati, stating he has not yet reached the bike’s limit. Despite solid results, he still aims to improve his riding style daily and enjoy the competition while focusing on top-five finishes. Marquez acknowledged the superior performance of Bagnaia and Martin on the factory GP24s but did not attribute his own results to bike differences, affirming satisfaction with his current Ducati setup.
