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Gresini Ducati rider Marc Marquez made it consecutive MotoGP wins at Aragon and Misano aboard his GP23 Ducati, but his latest triumph came “totally unexpected”. The eight-time champion believes his success in Misano was due to the mid-race shower, which saw him rise up to the podium places. Championship leader Jorge Martin then made the […]
The eight-time champion attributes his victory in Misano to the mid-race rain shower, propelling him to the podium. Jorge Martin’s decision to switch to wet weather tires didn’t pay off, leaving him out of contention as the track dried up. Marquez and Bagnaia chose to remain on slicks, allowing Marquez to seize victory from ninth place, crossing the finish line 3.1s ahead. Marquez highlights his strategy of building a significant gap and strong finish in the latter part of the race. Despite Martin’s failed gamble, Marquez considered staying out the right call, opting to push harder as the track conditions improved. Marquez’s unexpected win positions him as a potential title challenger, trailing Martin by 53 points, with Bagnaia in between.
