Marc Marquez, the current MotoGP championship leader, acknowledged the need to race cautiously at the Dutch Grand Prix due to injuries sustained in practice.
Despite feeling the effects of two big crashes during the weekend, Marquez secured a sprint race victory on Saturday, holding off his brother Alex.
While experiencing stiffness and pain in his finger and right arm, Marquez’s performance was not significantly impacted, though his confidence and riding style were affected.
Understanding the risks involved, Marquez adopted a calm approach to preserve championship points and acknowledged the possibility of being outperformed by others.
Although not the fastest in the sprint, Marquez’s strength in braking and Assen circuit familiarity played key roles in his victory, maintaining a substantial lead in the championship standings.
