P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Marquez now ‘looking for final three tenths’ on Ducati MotoGP bike
Eight-time grand prix world champion Marc Marquez wrapped up pre-season testing in Qatar ranking fourth overall, trailing Francesco Bagnaia by less than four tenths. His first crash on the Gresini Ducati came as he was pushing the limits of the GP23 for the first time. Marquez acknowledged the challenge of finding those final crucial tenths in racing. Despite being a few tenths off the pace, he is focused on narrowing the gap to the top riders. Marquez is pleased with his progress but recognizes the faster competition heading into the upcoming season. He remains optimistic about his learning trajectory and aims to close the performance gap gradually.
