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Marc Marquez insists he’ll need to “work a bit harder” to keep his MotoGP win streak alive in front of his home fans in Barcelona.
Despite being unbeaten in a MotoGP race since Silverstone in May, Marc Marquez acknowledges that his 14-race streak may come to an end at this weekend’s home Barcelona round. Catalunya track has proven to be one of his weakest circuits, with only two wins out of eleven MotoGP appearances, making it a challenging venue for him. Even though Marquez admits he needs to work harder at Montmelo than on other circuits, he is motivated by the home GP atmosphere to strive for maximum points. With threats from rivals like his brother Alex and other fast riders at Catalunya, Marquez anticipates a tough challenge to maintain his winning streak. Despite his history at the track, many are optimistic about Marquez’s performance this weekend, especially following his close runner-up finish last year and positive Ducati testing experience. If Marquez outperforms Alex by at least ten points, he could secure his first title chance at the subsequent Misano round, while Ducati is poised to clinch the 2025 constructors’ crown due to Marquez’s success.
