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Marc Marquez says he struggled to get up to speed on the first day of the Austrian Grand Prix.
After the summer break, Marc Marquez experienced some challenges getting back up to speed at the Austrian Grand Prix. Despite winning five consecutive races before the break, it took him some time to find his rhythm at the circuit where he has never won. Marquez acknowledged that his feeling on track needed time to develop on the opening day of practice. He emphasized the importance of braking for competitiveness at the Red Bull Ring in MotoGP, highlighting the significance of consistent brake points for race pace. Marquez also recognized the strong performance of his Ducati Lenovo teammate, Francesco Bagnaia, who showed impressive pace during Friday’s sessions and is considered a strong contender at the circuit. Marquez aims to improve and qualify on the front row, while acknowledging Bagnaia as a formidable competitor at a track where he has excelled in the past.
