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Marc Marquez overcomes a Friday afternoon fall to finish fourth on day one of the British MotoGP, says Alex the rider to beat.
Marc Marquez experienced his fourth crash of the 2025 MotoGP season during Friday’s practice for the British Grand Prix, despite initially leading the first practice session.
He admitted to pushing the limits too far, explaining that he braked too late, resulting in the front-end fall at Turn 3.
Marquez acknowledged that it might not have been wise to hold onto the bike as it slid off track when he should have let it go.
Despite the setback, he managed to secure fourth place on the timesheets and secure Qualifying 2 access.
Marquez recognized the challenges he faces against his brother Alex and other competitors, particularly on certain corners where his brother excels.
He encountered a technical issue during practice but remained focused on improving his performance for the upcoming races.
