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Marquez now ‘looking for final three tenths’ on Ducati MotoGP bike
Eight-time grand prix world champion Marc Marquez ended pre-season testing in Qatar in fourth place, trailing just under four tenths behind factory Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia. Despite crashing for the first time on the Gresini Ducati, Marquez explained that it was a result of pushing the limits of the GP23 for the first time. Reflecting on his pre-season performance, Marquez acknowledged the challenge of finding the last three tenths in racing, which is where he aims to improve. He expressed satisfaction with his progress but recognized that there are currently three riders significantly faster than him as the season opener approaches in March. Marquez emphasized the importance of gradually increasing his pace and learning from the faster riders to close the gap.
