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Alex Marquez says he expected an easy weekend at Sepang, which was an error
Alex Marquez acknowledges that he underestimated the challenges of the MotoGP Malaysian Grand Prix, despite ultimately winning the race.
After a difficult Friday with two crashes and pressure to secure second place in the standings, Marquez dominated the grand prix and secured his third win of the season.
Reflecting on his performance, Marquez admitted, “I made a mistake this weekend, expecting things to be too easy.”
He noted the change in track conditions since pre-season testing in February, and praised his race strategy that led to victory.
Marquez’s runner-up finish in the standings completes a historic year for the Marquez family, with him and his brother, Marc, becoming the first siblings to finish 1-2 in the championship.
He described his second place as “special”, given the challenges he faced transitioning from LCR Honda to Gresini, making it a meaningful and satisfying achievement.
