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Marquez having to change MotoGP riding style “more” than normal at COTA
The eight-time world champion, Marc Marquez, has won at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) seven times since his MotoGP debut in 2013, making it one of his most successful tracks.However, all of those victories came on a Honda, and Marquez is now tempering expectations as he races on a Gresini Ducati this weekend.Marcquez finished third overall in Friday practice at COTA and is adjusting his approach to the circuit, recognizing the need to find time in a different way compared to riding the Honda.He acknowledges that with the Ducati, his riding style and strategies need to evolve for each track, leading to a gradual shift away from his Honda instincts.Despite facing challenges, Marquez is pleased with his team’s response to setup difficulties, noting their positive reaction and progress in refining the bike’s performance.
