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It was not a perfect day for Marc Marquez as he kicked off potentially his coronation weekend on Friday at the Japanese Grand Prix. But his bad is still frontrunning pace, while his only title challenger faces a massive uphill battle to delay the inevitable…
The Japanese Grand Prix presents one of six critical opportunities for Alex Marquez to prevent Marc Marquez from clinching his first MotoGP world title in six years. Despite high expectations, Marc faced challenges during the practice sessions, struggling with stability and speed. However, a strategic tire change propelled him into Q2, ensuring a shot at victory on Sunday. In contrast, Alex experienced difficulties and missed out on the automatic Q2 spots. The pressure is on for Marc to outscore his brother by three points to secure the championship, amid fierce competition from other teams. As the weekend progresses, Marc remains focused on fine-tuning his performance and navigating the intense battle for glory on the track.
