P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Alex Marquez now holds a 70-point cushion over Francesco Bagnaia after finishing second to brother Marc in the Italian MotoGP.
Alex Marquez had a front-row seat for the explosive opening laps of the Italian MotoGP, observing as Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia battled fiercely at the front as Ducati riders. As the Gresini Ducati rider, Alex initially settled into third place, monitoring the intense duel unfolding in front of him. Despite a close call when Bagnaia collided with Marc’s bike, Alex managed to avoid a potential disaster and even overtook Bagnaia. Seizing his chance on lap six, Alex took the lead after waiting for the right opportunity to make his move. His lead lasted three laps until Marc Marquez overtook him and eventually won the race. Despite the defeat to his brother, Alex’s runner-up finish solidified his second place in the championship standings, maintaining a considerable lead over Bagnaia.
