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Despite achieving his only MotoGP podium of last season at Phillip Island, where he finished in the wheeltracks of race winner Alex Rins, Marc Marquez has ‘zero expectations’ ahead of his return to Australia.
The reason for Marquez’s withdrawal from the German MotoGP race was due to a disastrous weekend at the Sachsenring track, where he had been previously unbeaten. This disappointing performance is believed to have played a significant role in his decision to leave HRC. After a podium finish in Japan, Marquez encountered more struggles at Mandalika, resulting in two Did Not Finish (DNF) outcomes. Marquez admitted that Mandalika was not one of his best weekends and that he needs to rebuild his confidence. With zero expectations, he hopes to assess his performance during Free Practice 1 at Phillip Island before deciding on his approach for the race.
Source: Crash
