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Alex Marquez sets sights on MotoGP Aragon pole and sprint victory

In practice for the MotoGP Aragon GP, Alex Marquez produced a time-attack lap below the previous circuit record, and was just 10 thousandths off the fastest rider, Marco Bezzecchi. While all eyes are on the Aprilia rider, as he unexpectedly managed to beat Marc Marquez in Practice for the Aragón GP, but also smashed M.Marquez' lap record at 1:45.455, the truth is that A.Marquez was only a ...…

Alex Marquez sets sights on MotoGP Aragon pole and sprint victory

In practice for the MotoGP Aragon GP, Alex Marquez demonstrated impressive performance, setting a time-attack lap just 10 thousandths off the current record. Despite straddling Marco Bezzecchi by a mere ten thousandths, Marquez acknowledged that he still lagged behind the top riders, Marco Bezzecchi and Marc Marquez. The primary issue for Marquez was the front tyre, which he struggled with in terms of braking and entering corners at high speed.

He expressed optimism about his weekend, attributing his performance to good starting conditions but highlighting tyre issues as the main hindrance. Marquez was clear about his intentions for the upcoming race: securing pole position and victory in the sprint.

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