Marc Marquez plans maximum attack at Malaysian GP after dominant Friday
Marc Marquez has vowed to continue attacking after hitting the ground running at Sepang on Friday - despite his injured title rival Jorge Martin appearing to be on the back foot. Factory Ducati rider Marquez has a relatively modest record at the track outside Kuala Lumpur, but said he felt at one with his GP26 from the moment he ventured out onto the circuit on Friday morning. "Some years ...…
Marc Marquez is set to launch a fierce attack at the Malaysian Grand Prix following a dominant Friday practice session. Despite his injured rival Jorge Martin appearing to fall behind, the Factory Ducati rider expressed confidence in his performance. Marquez, who felt comfortable on the circuit from the start, showcased his speed in both the morning and afternoon sessions, with only a minor crash early in the afternoon affecting his overall performance.
With three Ducatis in the top five positions, Marquez aims to widen his lead in the championship and potentially secure the title. However, he remains cautious, acknowledging that the weekend could still take an unpredictable turn. His teammate Alex Marquez, who finished second-fastest in practice, supports the belief that Marc has an edge over his competitors.
Factory Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi acknowledged Ducati's advantage at Sepang, noting that his own bike could improve, but he still trails significantly behind Marquez in the points standings.
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