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Marc Marquez returns to his most dominant circuit, eyeing an “attacking weekend” as he looks to extend his MotoGP title lead.
Marc Marquez, the eight-time Sachsenring MotoGP winner, is determined to be more aggressive this weekend as he returns to one of his favorite tracks as a Ducati rider and the championship leader. Despite winning the past three races at tracks that didn’t suit his style, Marquez aims for a strong performance at the Sachsenring, a track where he has been unbeatable in the past. His approach will be more attacking to fully exploit the track’s characteristics and secure maximum points.
Missing from the Sachsenring GP in 2022 and 2023 due to injury, Marquez charged from 13th to second place last year, finishing behind his brother Alex. With a comfortable 68-point lead in the championship over Alex, who is recovering from a finger injury, Marquez’s closest competitor is his Ducati teammate Francesco Bagnaia, 58 points behind. Bagnaia, the defending Sachsenring winner, is focused on improving his performances after showing progress with his front-end issues in Assen.
Describing his progress in Assen, Bagnaia acknowledged the need to address his confidence on the front end during battles. Looking ahead to Sachsenring, he emphasized the track’s unique challenges and the importance of understanding their competitiveness compared to the fastest riders. Both Marquez and Bagnaia are gearing up for an exciting and competitive race weekend at the Sachsenring MotoGP event.
