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Marc Marquez: ‘Podium was a real chance’, explains Honda’s Indian speed
After finishing third in the Saturday Sprint, Marquez had hopes of securing a podium in the main race. However, he made a mistake and crashed while trying to keep up with the leading pack. He managed to rejoin the race in 16th place and fought his way back up to 9th at the finish line. Despite his frustration, Marquez acknowledged that the podium was within reach but it would have required taking significant risks. Marquez and his teammate, Joan Mir, had been competitive all weekend due to the similarities between the Circuit of the Americas and the Misano World Circuit. Looking ahead to the next race at Motegi, Marquez will aim to continue his strong performance and may also reveal his plans for the 2024 season, although he had not given any hints so far. Quartararo, who was behind Marquez when he crashed, went on to secure third place, while Mir achieved his best result of the season with a fifth-place finish.
Source: Crash
