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Factory Ducati rider Marc Marquez branded his Mugello MotoGP win as “unexpected” despite establishing a two second cushion over the rest of the field.
Factory Ducati rider Marc Marquez considered his victory at the Mugello MotoGP race as “unexpected” despite building a two-second lead over the competition. Marquez, starting from his 100th career pole, clinched his 93rd career win at the Italian Grand Prix, finishing almost two seconds ahead of his brother Alex Marquez. The race saw Marquez battling with both Alex and teammate Francesco Bagnaia before making the decisive move on Lap 9, ultimately dominating the second half of the race. Marquez acknowledged Alex as his primary rival due to his consistency and speed, particularly in fast right corners. He focused on managing the race and his tires to avoid repeating past mistakes while securing his first MotoGP win at Mugello since 2014, ending a ten-year drought in Tuscany. It was a strategic and calculated performance from Marquez, successfully navigating the challenges and competition to claim victory in the intense and frenetic Mugello MotoGP race.
