Marc Marquez mentioned his first day in Spanish MotoGP was “acceptable” after straight securing his place in qualifying two with fifth place.
The reigning world champion additionally admitted that his shoulder is feeling higher after a few month of relaxation since COTA.
Nevertheless, when it comes to efficiency, Marquez warned {that a} podium at residence seems “optimistic” in the meanwhile.
GPone.com quoted Marquez as saying, “It was a suitable day, neither good nor dangerous.” “However we’re within the second quarter, so we achieved our most important goal.
“It wasn’t one thing I took with no consideration and I’ve to maintain working if I need to enhance and combat for the rostrum.
“In the intervening time we’re not as much as par, so we have to enhance and qualifying tomorrow might be essential.
“By way of tempo and quickest lap, we’re between fourth and sixth. Qualifying tomorrow will inform us what we are able to do within the race.”
Marc was 0.523 seconds away from his brother and fellow Ducati GP26 rider Alex.
“The benchmark in the meanwhile is Alex, each when it comes to single-lap efficiency and race tempo,” he mentioned.
Alternatively, Marc misplaced in sectors 2 and 4.
“I did not really feel good at present.”
“I haven’t got the flexibility to assault. I’ve an opportunity of survival at this level!” he concluded.
“Let’s examine if we are able to enhance tomorrow. However the purpose is to be on the rostrum. And it is an optimistic purpose.”
“I’m not even on the rostrum at this level.”
Marquez’s teammate Pecco Bagnaia was sixth quickest, with Ducati and Aprilia riders taking 9 of the highest 10 positions.
