P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Marc Marquez’s first day as a Ducati rider at the Circuit of the Americas showed he is still a force to be reckoned with at the Texan venue – but he did not look a dominant force.
Marc Marquez’s first day at the Circuit of the Americas as a Ducati rider was a reminder of his competitive spirit, but he did not show his usual dominance. Despite his previous success at COTA, Marquez faced challenges and ranked third-fastest during practice. He acknowledged that he needs to adapt to the Ducati’s riding style and improve in different sectors of the track. Marquez faces tough competition from riders like Jorge Martin and Maverick Vinales, while Enea Bastianini and Pecco Bagnaia also showed impressive pace. Marquez aims to continue evolving and improving to be a top contender in the upcoming MotoGP race at COTA.
