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Marc Marquez says his crash on lap two of MotoGP’s Dutch TT sprint at Assen was down to a “rider mistake” for which he is “upset with myself”
Marc Marquez admitted that his crash during the Dutch TT sprint race in MotoGP was a result of a rider mistake and expressed disappointment in himself for the error. The incident occurred when he hit the kerb at Turn 2 while running fifth, causing him to slide off the track and end his race prematurely. Despite the crash, Marquez acknowledged that it was a human error and emphasized the importance of avoiding such mistakes in racing. The mishap in the sprint race was preceded by another crash at Turn 7 during qualifying, which led to Marquez starting from the seventh position for both the sprint race and the following grand prix. Marquez also discussed close passes with Aleix Espargaro and the challenges of dealing with traffic on circuits like Assen, known for causing congestion and potential issues during flying laps.
