In the framework of the Australian GP sprint at Phillip Island, Alex Marquez explained why he did not attempt to overtake his brother Marc Marquez despite feeling faster. The Gresini rider considered it ‘too risky’ to make a maneuver that could affect his brother’s title chances.
The competition was fiercely contested, with Marc Marquez and Jorge Martin battling for the top spots, allowing Alex to close in with eight laps remaining. However, Alex’s decision not to make an overtaking maneuver resulted in a second place that keeps Marc’s hopes alive for winning his tenth world title.
After the race, Alex Marquez acknowledged that as he approached Marc, he chose to maintain position, prioritizing safety over a potential clash that could harm his brother. ‘It was too risky to try to overtake,’ he stated.
During the race, Alex started in second position but dropped to fourth at the start, only to quickly recover third place after passing Johann Zarco and Martin. Despite a moment of battle with Martin, Alex finished the race with a good pace and without unexpected pressures.
Additionally, the Gresini rider commented that although he might have been a tenth faster than his brother, he had excessive tire management during the decisive moments. This energy management played a crucial role in his decision not to risk the overtaking.
The dominance of Ducati during the sprint was evident, achieving all three podium positions, despite the fact that initially Aprilia seemed to be the team to beat over the weekend.
Alex Marquez, in response to his performance, expressed his intention to continue defending his positions and acknowledged that the April team seems to have an advantage in certain sections of the track, despite Ducati’s implementations in the final stretch.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
