P1racenews AI automatic summary:
After Jorge Martin’s late race woes at Phillip Island, Alex Marquez raised eyebrows when he was the only rider not to choose the hard rear tyre for the Thai MotoGP at Buriram.
Despite his crash, Gresini Ducati rider insists that choosing the medium rear tire was the right decision and not related to his accident. Using the extra grip, Marquez was able to make impressive progress, moving from seventh to third place in just five laps. He was feeling confident on the bike and believed that the rear tire choice was the correct one. However, disaster struck halfway through the race when Marquez lost control and slid into the gravel. He was disappointed because he felt he had the opportunity to challenge for the win. His strategy was to gain an advantage in the first 10 laps and then manage his tires, which he believed were handling well. Even his brother, Marc Marquez, considered using the medium rear tire but ultimately decided to go with the same choice as everyone else.
Source: Crash
