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Marc Marquez believes his qualifying must “improve” to fight for the 2024 MotoGP title after recovering from 14th to a double podium finish at the Catalan Grand Prix. In a repeat of the French Grand Prix two weeks ago, the Spaniard fell short in Q1 and started 13th on the grid before following it up […]
Reflecting on the French Grand Prix, Marc Marquez started 13th on the grid but secured two second-place finishes shortly after. He sits in third place overall, closely trailing Francesco Bagnaia by just two points, while 41 points behind the leader Jorge Martin. Marquez acknowledges his competitiveness for the championship but stresses the need to improve his qualifying performances to avoid challenging races. Despite struggling at circuits like Montmelo, Marquez remains determined to improve his performance through hard work and perseverance. Following recent races, Marquez admits he is not satisfied with his qualifying results, but made a strategic move to utilize a Soft rear tire for better grip and race pace. Despite the challenges, Marquez demonstrated skill and determination, managing to finish the race successfully.
