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Marquez: I’m still not at the same level as top MotoGP riders on Ducati
Marc Marquez had his first proper opportunity to familiarize himself with the Ducati GP23 during a three-day test in Malaysia this week. Despite finishing sixth on the timesheets, Marquez is still some way off the pace of the leading riders and wants to close the gap. He pushed himself to the limit during the test, even adding a sprint race simulation to his run plan. Marquez acknowledged that adapting to the Ducati takes time, but pointed to Jorge Lorenzo’s successful transition to the Ducati in 2017 as evidence that it’s possible. He believes that continuous riding and improvement is the key to achieving success with the Ducati. However, Marquez feels that he is still too stiff while riding the Desmosedici and needs to work on being faster in a good lap time.
