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Marquez now “has the speed” on Ducati MotoGP bike after maiden podium
Eight-time world champion Marc Marquez bounced back from a crash in qualifying to secure second place in Saturday’s 12-lap sprint at the Algarve International Circuit, overtaking Jorge Martin on the final lap. This podium finish on the Ducati marked Marquez’s first in just his second weekend on the bike. Despite starting on the third row due to the qualifying mishap, Marquez emphasized the importance of having increased speed compared to the previous race in Qatar. He acknowledged that his crash was caused by engaging the rear ride height device too early, a mistake he aims to learn from. Marquez’s ability to overtake and maintain speed throughout the race showed promising signs for his performance moving forward.
