P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Yellow flags deny Marc Marquez a final chance to try and claim direct Qualifying 2 access at the Le Mans MotoGP.
Three Ducati riders finished in the top four on the Le Mans MotoGP practice timesheets, with Marc Marquez only 13th fastest and facing Saturday’s Qualifying 1. Despite debuting an in-season fairing update, Marquez struggled to put a time attack together. An unfortunate late crash for teammate Bagnaia sealed Marquez’s fate in Q1. Marquez remains optimistic, focusing on improving and finding the maximum potential with his team and bike. He acknowledged his struggles on the time attack but believes he can improve his performance. The possibility of rain on Sunday adds another challenge, but Marquez remains confident in his team’s abilities to adapt.
