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Ducati factory rider Marc Marquez stated that the weekend was difficult for him, following the Assen sprint race, expressing that he could not achieve the desired performance on the motorcycle. Márquez emphasized that the track is physically demanding and he could not utilize his full capacity under the current conditions.
Following the sprint race held at Assen, Ducati rider Marc Marquez expressed that the weekend was quite exhausting for him. Marquez stated that he finished in seventh place in the sprint race completed on Saturday. This ranking shows that he was behind not only four Aprilia riders but also behind the GP26 Ducati motorcycles used by Fabio di Giannantonio and Francesco Bagnaia.
Track Performance Issues
Marquez expressed that he could not find the feeling he was looking for on the motorcycle throughout the race. The Spanish rider reported that they did not make sufficient laps and were running at a similar pace to the KTM riders during the weekend:
"We tried to make a move in the morning, but we were still around seventh or eighth place. I finished the race in seventh place."
Marquez clearly expressed the discomfort caused by this situation, emphasizing that he could not deliver full performance under the current conditions:
"I am riding in safe mode right now. You need to feel the motorcycle on this track, and I cannot find the feeling to push further."
Technical Difficulties and Safety Warning
Marquez attributed the causes of his physical strain to the characteristics of the track. He detailed the technical difficulties he encountered, especially in corners and maneuvers where the throttle was closed:
"This is a track that requires maximum physical strength. Especially during changes of direction..."
Although the engine can be used when the throttle is open, he stated that he lost time in certain sections: "I am not riding well, but I lose too much time in some sections. I feel uncomfortable and unstable."
The difficulties he experienced during throttle-closed transitions drew particular attention. He stated that his body involuntarily shifted forward during left-to-right maneuvers: "I struggle a lot during throttle-closed transitions, especially during left-to-right changes."
Track Risks and Acceptance
Marc Marquez did not overlook the dangers on the track. He stressed the need for caution regarding the risks caused by accidents he witnessed in previous years: "I reviewed last year, and I saw some accidents this year. The gravel traps here are really painful. Therefore, you need to be careful."
However, he made a definitive assessment of his overall performance. Marquez admitted that even giving 100% performance, he could not achieve more than that at this time: "I am giving 100%, but I cannot give more than that right now." He also accepted the demanding nature of the track and stated that he was not disappointed: "We have to accept this track. I am not disappointed because this is what I expected."
Aprilia's Strengths
Accepting the superiority of the Aprilia riders in the sprint race, Marquez validated the power of the Italian manufacturer at Assen. He stated that Aprilia is stronger than Ducati on tracks with fast corners, such as in Holland: "We already know Aprilia's strengths. We know that they are stronger than us on tracks with fast corners like Holland. We should evaluate the season over 22 races, but here, Aprilia is stronger than us."
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