P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Alex Marquez conceded Marco Bezzecchi was “unbeatable” after Aprilia “made the click” overnight to dominate Sunday’s Portimao MotoGP.
Alex Marquez’s hopes of completing a MotoGP weekend double were dashed by Marco Bezzecchi’s impressive performance in warm-up at Portimao. Despite dominating the Sprint race on Saturday, Bezzecchi’s pace in warm-up was unmatched, ultimately proving to be faster than Marquez’s. Marquez acknowledged Bezzecchi’s speed, stating that the Italian was superior on race day. Over the course of the grand prix, Marquez struggled with tire wear, allowing Pedro Acosta to challenge him for second place. Marquez recognized the need for improvement in fast, bumpy corners for the Ducati team, highlighting the area as a point of struggle. Team-mate Fermin Aldeguer also delivered a strong performance, climbing from 11th on the grid to finish fourth.
