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Alex Marquez says he wasn’t concerned about being overtaken at the last corner of the Barcelona MotoGP sprint
Alex Marquez was not worried about Pedro Acosta passing him on the final corner of the MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix sprint. The two riders traded places on lap four, with Marquez eventually taking the lead. Acosta made a late charge and finished just 0.041s behind Marquez at the chequered flag. Marquez was focused on defending his position in the last laps, confident in his ability to brake late and prevent overtakes. Despite winning the sprint, Marquez doesn’t consider himself a favorite for the Sunday race as he struggles with his Ducati’s front-end. He acknowledges that Acosta is likely the favorite due to his strong finish and better front tire life.
