‘Smooth’ Marc Marquez wins Aragon MotoGP sprint
The 33-year-old held off the challenge of his brother Alex Marquez to come in 1.140sec ahead, with Marco Bezzecchi rounding out the podium.
Spanish MotoGP champion Marc Marquez showcased his exceptional talent by securing a dominant victory in the Aragon MotoGP sprint at the MotorLand circuit on Saturday. Rival Italian Marco Bezzecchi managed a surprise pole position, claiming the top spot on the grid ahead of Marc's younger brother Alex. The 33-year-old Marquez maintained a comfortable lead, finishing 1.140 seconds ahead of his brother in front of the camera.
Bezzecchi secured third place, marking his third sprint win at this northeast Spanish circuit. Speaking to TNT Sports, Marquez praised his smooth riding style, stating that it often occurs in circuits where he feels well and faster with reduced stress. Meanwhile, Bezzecchi and the elder Marquez aim to narrow the gap on championship leader Jorge Martin, who currently holds a 29-point lead over Marc Marquez and a further four points over Bezzecchi.
With Marc Marquez having triumphed in three of the last five races, he continues to close the gap in the title race.
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