Alex Marquez considers himself the favorite to win the British GP after securing a comfortable sprint victory over his brother Marc. He took the lead from Marc and finished 3.5s ahead, ending Marc’s sprint race winning streak.
Despite typically downplaying his performances compared to his brother, Alex now expresses newfound confidence following his win in Jerez earlier this year.
When discussing the importance of beating Marc, Alex emphasized the significance of seizing opportunities to narrow the lead in the championship standings.
In response to Alex’s strong performance, Marc acknowledged his brother’s speed and mentioned his own struggles with bike setup and comfort, especially with the medium rear tire at Silverstone.
Marc admitted to difficulties in several areas, expressing curiosity about how the upcoming races would unfold given the challenges he faced with setup and cornering, particularly at the fast right-hand bend at turn eight.
