Alex Márquez, Second, Says It Was 'A Result I Needed'
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Alex Márquez secured second place in the MotoGP German Grand Prix sprint race, calling it a much-needed result.
- He described his performance as a "smart comeback," building momentum after previous races.
- Márquez aims to use this result to get closer to his previous performance level, though he acknowledges he is not yet riding as he desires.
Spanish rider Alex Márquez (Ducati Desmosedici GP26) expressed significant satisfaction after finishing second in the German MotoGP Grand Prix sprint race, stating it was "a result I needed, especially after the incident in Montmeló." Speaking to media at Sachsenring, Márquez characterized his performance as a "smart comeback." He detailed a process of steady improvement, mentioning his performance in Brno and a strong race in Assen, emphasizing a consistent build-up of momentum. The second-place finish represents "one more step to be closer to where we left off in Barcelona, and to have those sensations," he added. Márquez felt he was "close" to his best form but admitted he is not yet "riding" exactly as he wants. He identified areas where he feels "a little rigid," which he believes hinders the bike's turning ability. Despite these minor criticisms, he concluded by stating, "But otherwise, I am very happy."
a result I needed, especially after the incident in Montmeló.
Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.