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Marc Marquez was beaten at the 2025 Catalan MotoGP
Marc Marquez expressed that the 2025 MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix was not the right moment to push “all in” for victory, despite potentially delaying his first title match point. Following a win in the sprint race at Barcelona and needing just two points more than his brother Alex, Marc Marquez still couldn’t outperform him, leading to Alex’s victory at the Catalan GP. As a result, Marc Marquez will now need to wait until at least the Japanese Grand Prix for another shot at his first title match point. Reflecting on his performance, Marquez acknowledged that although he could have pushed harder, he chose to maintain control and stay focused, considering he still holds a significant championship lead. Ducati team boss Davide Tardozzi warned Marquez ahead of the race that Barcelona might be the day he faces defeat, emphasizing the inevitability of someone being faster on certain occasions. Despite the outcome, Marquez remains determined and committed to maintaining his competitive spirit and learning from races where he faces challenges.
