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Marc Marquez has both positives and negatives to say about Repsol Honda’s opening day of the Malaysian MotoGP.
The eight-time world champion, Marc Marquez, had a strong start in the second practice, finishing in the top three positions alongside his brother Alex. However, when it came to time attack performance, the Honda team struggled to keep up with their rivals. Marquez acknowledged that their race pace was good, but their one lap speed was lacking. As a result, Marquez finished in 15th place and will have to go through Q1. Marquez emphasized the importance of qualifying, especially with two race starts this year, and promised to continue giving his best in hopes of improving in Q1. His teammate, Joan Mir, also struggled and finished one place behind Marquez in 16th. Mir mentioned that it was a typical Friday with similar problems they have faced throughout the year. He acknowledged the changing grip on the track and expressed his hope to improve and secure a spot in Q2. Mir also highlighted the significance of monitoring the weather conditions.
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