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Marc Marquez admitted to feeling “extra weight” of the MotoGP title as he fought to second place in the Japanese Sprint.
Marc Marquez admitted feeling the pressure of a potential ninth world title during the Japanese MotoGP Sprint race, finishing second behind Francesco Bagnaia. Despite a practice crash, Marquez qualified on the front row to ease his nerves. However, the title tension resurfaced during the Sprint, affecting his smoothness on the track. Marquez overtook rivals Mir and Acosta utilizing his motocross skills to secure second place. With a comfortable lead over brother Alex, Marc can afford to lose points and secure the championship with five rounds remaining.
