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Was Marc Marquez’s fifth place in the Qatar MotoGP sprint on his Gresini Ducati race debut underwhelming or ominous? It’s the latter, says Valentin Khorounzhiy
Marc Marquez showed promise in his 11-lap Gresini Ducati MotoGP race debut at the Qatar Grand Prix. He pressured Pecco Bagnaia for a podium spot but ultimately finished fifth after a mistake. Marquez remained realistic about his performance, aiming for top positions but acknowledging faster riders ahead. He mentioned struggles with overheating tires affecting his pace during the race. Despite improvements from past years, Marquez still sees room for growth and potential for better results in the full-distance race. His competitors may have reason to pay attention to his performance moving forward.
