Marquez “comfortable” on Ducati MotoGP bike “but not ready for podium”

The eight-time grand prix world champion will embark on his first season on Ducati machinery this year having spent 11 seasons with Honda.

Ending pre-season testing in competitive form, Marquez said last month that he was looking for the final three tenths of lap time to get on terms with the leading riders.

Speaking ahead of this weekend’s Qatar Grand…