Alex Márquez’s surprise after his Sepang podium: No start at the Qatar GP!

As is so often the case, runner-up in the world championship Alex Marquez experienced a MotoGP weekend of highs and lows. It all began on Friday with a bumpy start to the event. On Saturday, last year’s winner initially responded by securing pole position – ahead of Marc and Acosta – only to crash out of the short but intense race whilst leading, just hours later .

At the Malaysian Grand Prix , ‘AM73’ was determined to do better – and he did, with a solid, if not outstanding, result. He lost the lead by less than a hundred metres – Marc had simply braked later and more effectively.

‘AM73’ on the start of the 20-lap Grand Prix race: ‘My main aim was to finish – and bring home a good result. I made a big mistake in the sprint and wanted to do better this time. I admit I was also worried that Marc and Pedro might be a bit faster. I managed to keep up well in the early stages, but later on I had to let Pedro past as well. He pulled off a good manoeuvre in Turn 9. I’m glad I was able to finish it off like that in the end.”

Der Malaysia-GP endete mit einm Erfolg für die Marquez-Familie

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Then the runner-up in the world championship surprised everyone with some significant news. Alex Márquez: “I’ve decided to have an operation tomorrow in Spain. The aim is to be back for Portimão. There’s no other way. I’ve been having problems with my shoulder since my crash in Barcelona. It’s become clear that three races in a row are too much for me and that now is the time to take action.”

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The Gresini rider explained: “Firstly, the metal from my collarbone will be removed, and at the same time they’ll try to treat the inflammation. I’ve practically lost all muscle tone in that area and need to sort it out now.”

During the final press conference, the runner-up, like Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta, was also asked about the controversial Qatar Grand Prix. “No comment” – was his response in this instance too.

Alex Marquez’s position in the World Championship standings remains unchanged. Although the Spaniard managed to close the gap on his compatriot Raúl Fernández by 16 points, he is still 39 points adrift of seventh place.

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Pecco Bagnaia und Marc Márquez

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Pedro Acosta

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Start des Rennens

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Marc Márquez

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Alex Márquez

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Marc Márquez

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Alex Márquez

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Ai Ogura und Marco Bezzecchi

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Pedro Acosta

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Marc Márquez gewinnt das Rennen

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Marc Márquez und Team

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Pedro Acosta, Marc Márquez, Alex Márquez

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