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Marquez: Portugal MotoGP practice crash down to "instinct"
The Gresini rider secured a spot in Q2 on Saturday after a strong third-place finish in the second practice session at the Algarve International Circuit on Friday. However, Marquez experienced his first crash of the weekend on the Ducati during his final time attack lap at Turn 5. Marquez attributed the crash to a “small change” on the bike which boosted his confidence to push harder, although his instinct from riding the Honda interfered and led to the incident. Despite the crash, Marquez expressed that he is enjoying riding the Ducati in Portugal and believes managing a race distance will be easier compared to the challenge he faced in Qatar. The rider mentioned that better confidence, understanding his riding style, and making adjustments to the bike have contributed to his improved performance in Portugal. He emphasized the importance of having confidence and speed during a race weekend for achieving success on the track.
