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Alex Marquez explains why he didn’t try to overtake brother Marc for Dutch MotoGP Sprint victory at Assen.
Following the Dutch MotoGP Sprint, there was discussion regarding whether Alex Marquez could have done more to attempt overtaking his brother Marc for the victory on Saturday.
Although starting third on the grid, Alex shadowed Marc throughout the race without making a decisive move, especially in the hard-braking zones at the end of the circuit.
Despite being faster in Sector 3, Alex acknowledged that it was not the optimal place to overtake, as Marc excelled in crucial areas like Turn 16 and Turn 1.
Alex’s chances were further hindered by a track limits warning, causing him to back off slightly and preventing him from pushing to the limit.
Ultimately, Marc’s strategic focus on braking zones and managing strengths and weaknesses helped him secure the victory by a narrow margin, extending his lead over Alex in the championship standings.
