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Alex Marquez worked on MotoGP’s new slide control system at Misano, admitting he’s “not a super fan” but must exploit it.
After extending his lead over title rival Francesco Bagnaia by 25 points at the San Marino MotoGP, Alex Marquez focused on testing the new slide control feature during the Misano test. The slide control system, introduced in Austria, aims to prevent high sides and enhance performance on the track. Marquez acknowledged the safety benefits of the system but also emphasized the need to exploit its performance advantages. Despite leading the morning session and finishing second overall in the afternoon behind Pedro Acosta, Marquez made only minor setup adjustments during the test. With confirmation of factory-spec Ducati machinery for the 2026 season, Alex Marquez heads into the upcoming Motegi round as Marc’s closest challenger in the championship standings. Though Marc holds a comfortable lead, Alex remains 93 points ahead of Bagnaia with six rounds remaining in the season.
