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Marc Marquez inherited victory on Saturday from his younger brother
Ducati’s Marc Marquez admitted feeling defeated when his brother Alex crashed out of the lead in the MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix sprint, as he also had a scare at Turn 10.
Although Alex Marquez started from pole position and was set for victory, his crash on lap 16 allowed Marc to claim his 14th sprint win of 2025, extending his championship lead by 187 points.
Marc Marquez struggled with his bike’s performance throughout the weekend but managed to secure second place behind Alex.
He revealed that he almost lost control at Turn 10 a few laps before Alex’s crash, emphasizing the difficulty of riding at the limit with their current setup.
Marquez highlighted the importance of maintaining balance and pace on the circuit, suggesting that sudden changes in speed could lead to accidents.
He acknowledged Alex’s strong performance and competitiveness, looking forward to the upcoming challenges in the championship battle.
Despite the mixed emotions, Marquez remains focused on the long race ahead and the unpredictable nature of MotoGP competitions.
