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‘Overconfidence’ stings Alex Marquez in Barcelona MotoGP sprint: ‘Crashing was not possible’
Gresini MotoGP rider Alex Marquez admitted he was “too relaxed” when he crashed while leading the Catalan Grand Prix sprint, believing a fall was unlikely. Despite claiming pole with a new lap record, he crashed on lap nine, gifting the win to brother Marc Marquez. Alex attributed the crash to overconfidence and pushing too hard to maintain the gap. He acknowledged the importance of learning from mistakes and focusing on the upcoming race. Despite the disappointment, he remains optimistic about the opportunity in the grand prix the next day.
