Marc Marquez rode the Ducati Desmosedici for the primary time precisely every week in the past on the MotoGP checks in Valencia. In his first response, the rider couldn’t assist however smile, letting it’s identified that he was happy with the bike’s efficiency.
With 49 laps accomplished, Marquez completed the checks with the fourth quickest time, however he was even within the lead. So far as suggestions is worried, the rider got here away with six factors concerning the bike efficiency, in response to DAZN.
The rear-wheel grip was one of many factors that the rider favored essentially the most, curiously one of many points the place he has had essentially the most issue with Honda in latest occasions.
The truth that the bike is much less demanding from a bodily perspective is one other level that Marquez favored. He has stated on a number of events that though he’s bodily recovered – after the assorted operations and day off the observe he was pressured to endure – he’s nonetheless struggling on this respect.
One other optimistic side was the flexibility of the italian’s motorcycle to nook, with the spaniard even suggesting that he anticipated extra difficulties than he really had.
While these factors have been optimistic, there have been three others that weren’t so optimistic.
Firstly, Marquez talked about ergonomic changes, along with his place on the bike not being essentially the most comfy.
The rider would additionally prefer to see enhancements when it comes to the emotions with the entrance of the bike, in addition to some concern about the way in which the bike brakes. Particularly, when braking very exhausting, he felt that the rear of the bike lifted.
No matter these points, the reality is that Marquez has managed to depart a robust impression on the wheel of the Desmosedici, and any further he can solely enhance and adapt higher.