Marc Marquez doesn’t dismiss favourite tag for Aragon GP: ‘I can fight for victory’

Ducati's Marc Marquez has not ruled out the possibility of becoming the favorite for victory at this weekend's Aragon Grand Prix. The Spanish rider believes he has the potential to beat his Aprilia competitors. Despite an additional shoulder surgery this summer that has improved his performance, Marquez has historically downplayed his chances at MotoGP races.

At a previous race, he even claimed he had no chance of finishing on the podium, but managed to secure a clean sweep in qualifying, sprint, and the grand prix. When asked about his chances at Aragon, Marquez stated that he likes the track for his riding style and that the team will aim to finish ahead of the Aprilia riders. Although Aprilia has significantly improved this year, winning seven out of the first 12 grand prix, Marquez remains confident in his own abilities on the bike.

He believes he can fight for victory if he maximizes his potential. Marquez has historically excelled at anti-clockwise tracks, including Balaton Park, Sachsenring, and Aragon. With his physical limitations making him weaker at venues where he was already struggling, he is increasingly relying on his strongest tracks to maintain his title challenge.

While Marquez is confident about his prospects at Aragon, he also acknowledged that his form could fluctuate this year based on track characteristics.