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Marc Marquez admits his riding style needs work after Friday at the 2026 Thai MotoGP
Reigning MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez acknowledged that he is not riding in an automatic way on the 2026 Ducati, following practice at the Thai Grand Prix. Despite being a favorite to win the championship again, Marquez seems to be struggling at the beginning of the season in Buriram. Even though he finished second in the hour-long Practice, he was over four tenths of a second behind the fastest rider, Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi. Marquez revealed that he has to start the season with a 2024-spec Ducati aero to reduce strain on his injured shoulder, leading to adjustments in his riding style. He expressed the need to improve and work on his riding style further to adapt to the new bike and competition. Despite facing challenges during Friday’s practice sessions, Marquez was relieved to secure a spot in Q2 and acknowledged the team’s luck in avoiding a double Q1 appearance.
