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Marc Marquez explains “big misunderstanding” at start of Mugello MotoGP sprint
Marc Marquez admits to a “big misunderstanding” regarding his Ducati’s launch control that caused a challenging start in the MotoGP Italian Grand Prix sprint. Despite qualifying on pole for the 100th time in his career, a poor start nearly ruined his race. Marquez quickly recovered, moving up to the lead by the fourth lap after discovering his launch control had disengaged. He was fortunate to be in the right position to overtake Pecco and Alex, eventually securing a 1.4s victory to increase his championship lead by 35 points. Looking ahead to the grand prix, Marquez anticipates tough competition from Alex Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia, emphasizing the importance of tire management in the scorching track conditions.
