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Marc Marquez was surprised to be fastest in FP1 during a “diesel day” at the Hungarian MotoGP.
Despite a strong start in Hungary, Marc Marquez downplays his chances of winning this weekend’s Balaton Park MotoGP races, citing a “diesel day” of conserving energy. Marquez, still recovering from shoulder surgery, topped FP1 for the first time in a year but settled to seventh in time attacks. He aims for a second-row start on Saturday and rules out contending for the Sprint win. Marquez acknowledges his strategy may not be ideal but plans to focus on improving his riding style. The nine-time champion aims to secure a spot in the second row on the grid for a successful outcome. Despite some rivals picking him as a potential winner, Marquez remains cautious and focuses on managing his energy for the upcoming races.
