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Alex Marquez was another victim of Sepang’s Turn 5 on Wednesday during MotoGP testing
Alex Marquez mentioned that his crash during the Sepang MotoGP test occurred when he switched to new tires on his Gresini Ducati and made a small mistake. He has now moved up to a factory-spec bike for the first time, making this his busiest pre-season as a Ducati rider. Despite his positive experience so far with the GP26, Marquez faced a setback on Wednesday morning when he crashed at Turn 5 due to the adjustment required when switching from well-used to fresh tires. He cited the significant gain in performance from new tires as challenging to adapt to, leading to the crash. Although physically unharmed, he was unable to complete his planned run due to wet weather. Looking ahead, Marquez, along with his Ducati teammates, will focus on selecting the optimal aerodynamic package on the final testing day, evaluating various options based on performance and riding style to enhance the bike’s overall feeling and performance.
