Marc Marquez reveals "big mistake" that made Aragon GP win "difficult"
Marc Marquez has revealed he dropped from first to third on the opening lap of the Aragon Grand Prix because he failed to disengage his rear ride-height device. As was the case in Saturday’s sprint, the factory Ducati rider made a rapid launch from second on the grid, passing polesitter Marco Bezzecchi into Turn 1. But as the reigning MotoGP world champion tried to defend his position, the ...…
Marc Marquez explained he dropped from first to third during the Aragon Grand Prix because he forgot to disengage his rear ride-height device. The factory Ducati rider made a fast start from second on the grid, overtaking polesitter Marco Bezzecchi into Turn 1. However, as Marquez tried to defend his position, his bike's rear bottomed out at Turn 2, allowing Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin to pass him.
Marquez eventually regained positions and secured his fourth victory of the season, but admitted his task was complicated by the avoidable error.
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