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Marc Marquez 80% sure of Le Mans crash, Jerez ‘avoided’ it, ‘because I know myself’
Marc Marquez admitted that his error at Jerez prevented a potential crash during the wet MotoGP French Grand Prix. Despite crashing in Jerez, he finished second at Le Mans, underscoring the importance of the learning experience. This performance, combined with his French GP sprint victory, propelled him to a 22-point lead in the championship standings. Marquez acknowledged that coming off a win at Jerez would have likely resulted in a crash in France, reflecting on the need to learn and improve from past mistakes. He emphasized the need for damage limitation in challenging conditions, focusing on managing his closest championship rival and avoiding unnecessary risks.