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Gresini Ducati’s Marc Marquez has explained that his crash from the lead of the MotoGP Americas Grand Prix was down
Nicknamed ‘the King of COTA’, Marquez had a strong performance at his debut race for the Gresini Ducati team, qualifying in third place on the front row. He took the lead on Lap 11 with a brilliant overtaking maneuver on rookie Pedro Acosta, only to crash at Turn 11 due to front brake issues. Despite the disappointment, Marquez felt competitive and remains optimistic about his performance. He highlighted the need for his team to address the brake issue to maximize their competitive potential in future races. Marquez emphasized the importance of analyzing data and resolving the brake problems to avoid losing valuable points in upcoming races.