P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The question of whether Alex Marquez has been giving his brother Marc an easier ride in battle is one that reared its head again at Mugello – and was addressed head on by the younger Marquez
There is a debate whether Alex Marquez is giving his brother Marc an advantage in MotoGP. The Marquez brothers have been dominating the championship, finishing 1-2 in 13 out of 18 races so far in 2025. Despite being able to challenge other riders like Bagnaia, Alex has had mixed success against his brother. Alex denies any conscious effort to treat Marc differently, attributing it to strategy and the difference in their bikes. Other riders, like Bagnaia, acknowledge that it’s normal for Alex to race his brother differently, similar to how they race friends from the same academy.
