Marc Marquez Claims ⁣First ‍Podium on Ducati in Portugal

After a thrilling battle at the Algarve⁤ International Circuit, Marc Marquez managed to⁣ secure second⁤ place⁤ in the 12-lap sprint, marking his first podium⁢ on​ the Ducati in only his ‌second weekend with the team. Despite starting eighth ⁣on the grid due to a crash in qualifying, Marquez showcased his determination and skill by overtaking Pramac’s Jorge ⁢Martin on the last lap.

Reflecting on his performance, ‌Marquez⁢ admitted to making a mistake during qualifying that led to his lower starting position. However, ⁤he emphasized the importance of the ​increased speed he felt‍ with the Ducati compared to‍ the previous ⁤race in Qatar. This newfound speed allowed him‍ to be more aggressive in his maneuvers and maintain​ consistency throughout the race.

The qualifying crash, which occurred when Marquez engaged his rear ride ⁣height device too early, served as a valuable ⁣learning​ experience⁣ for ‌the rider. Marquez acknowledged the error and attributed it to⁤ a misjudgment in timing, ‌noting that such incidents are ‌common