Marc Marquez captured victory at the Argentina MotoGP, defeating his brother Alex. This win marks his perfect start to the season and 90th career triumph. With 74 points, Marc leads the championship race. Alex, close to his first win, finished second. The event attracted a record crowd, while notable riders faced injuries and absences.
Marc Marquez once again outperformed his younger brother, Alex Marquez, securing victory at the Argentina MotoGP held at Termas de Río Hondo. This impressive win marks Marc’s perfect start to the season, following his triumph in Thailand just two weeks prior. Achieving two consecutive race wins is a feat he has not accomplished since 2014. This was also Marc’s first return visit to the circuit since he last won there in 2019, resulting in his 90th career grand prix victory.
Marc’s successful commencement with the factory Ducati places him in the lead of the riders’ standings with 74 points, as he strives for a seventh world title to match Valentino Rossi’s legendary status. Throughout the event, Marc consistently showcased his superiority by leading practice sessions, obtaining pole position with a record time, and dominating both the sprint and the main race.
The excitement of the event drew a record crowd of 209,000 MotoGP enthusiasts to the small town, significantly increasing its population of nearly 30,000. The race saw dramatic moments, including a collision between Fabio Quartararo and Marco Bezzecchi. Despite these challenges, Marc initially maintained the lead against Alex, who seized on a mistake from his older brother early in the race.
As the race approached its midpoint, Alex had managed to create a lead of several bike lengths, navigating the course with aspirations for his first MotoGP win. While Marc experienced a brief wobble on lap 16, he remained determined in pursuit of his brother. The intense sibling rivalry culminated in a thrilling showdown, where Marc finally overtook Alex on lap 18, solidifying his lead to secure another commanding victory.
Reflecting on his performance, Marc expressed admiration for his younger brother, stating, “I was super impressed with Alex today,” whilst acknowledging the challenge of racing against him. Franco Morbidelli, riding a Ducati for the VR46 team, completed the podium.
Marc also expressed his joy over matching the 90 wins of renowned Spanish racer Angel Nieto, saying, “I’m super happy to equal Angel… it’s an honour.” In contrast, Alex acknowledged his close proximity to victory, stating, “I did everything I could but finally Marc passed me; it was impossible to keep him behind.” Francesco Bagnaia, Marc’s teammate, finished fourth, trailing in points for the season.
In unfortunate news, Miguel Oliveira withdrew from the race due to injuries sustained in earlier events, and reigning champion Jorge Martin remained absent as he recuperates from injuries that have so far prevented him from competing in the season.
In summary, Marc Marquez’s victory in the Argentina MotoGP not only establishes his dominance in the early season but also highlights the competitive rivalry with his brother, Alex. With a successful return to the circuit, Marc aims for his seventh world title while Alex inches closer to his inaugural win. The race attracted record crowds and featured intense racing moments, underscoring the electrifying atmosphere of MotoGP. Despite some notable absences due to injuries, the season continues to unfold with fierce contests among the riders.
Original Source: www.rfi.fr
