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Alex Marquez says he made “one mistake” in the Austrian MotoGP Sprint.
Coming into the MotoGP weekend in Austria, Alex Marquez didn’t expect much success due to the circuit layout at the Red Bull Ring, but he surprised everyone by leading the first half of the Sprint race before a costly mistake.
Marquez took the lead at the start by making a strong start and outperforming the pole-sitter, Marco Bezzecchi, and Francesco Bagnaia who was third on the grid.
Despite leading until lap nine, Marquez’s error in the chicane allowed Marc Marquez to pass and win his 12th Sprint race out of 13 this year.
Although disappointed about losing the lead, Alex Marquez remained positive, jokingly saying that winning the Sprint was the best way to restart after the summer break.
Reflecting on his performance, Marquez acknowledged the competitiveness of the Ducatis but was pleased with his second-place finish, emphasizing that the focus was on the upcoming race on Sunday.
