Marc Marquez jokes Alex would be a 'bad brother' if he risked title fight
Marc Marquez heads into this weekend's Qatar Grand Prix with a 44-point advantage over Jorge Martin and a 67-point advantage over Marco Bezzecchi, and with three rounds remaining, he has his first opportunity to secure the MotoGP world title at Lusail. But his championship lead could have been smaller had he not won at Sepang last Sunday. Marquez overtook his younger brother, who had ... Keep…
Marc Marquez, heading into the Qatar Grand Prix with a 44-point lead over Jorge Martín and a 67-point advantage over Marco Bezzecchi, joked that his younger brother Alex would be a bad brother if he risked a title fight. Marquez emphasized that Alex had made a sensible decision to finish third in Malaysia, considering his physical difficulties.
The Gresini rider stated that brothers are there to support and not to throw their bikes at each other. Alex has undergone surgery to address shoulder issues and will not be present at the Qatar GP. Despite his substantial championship lead, Marquez remains cautious, acknowledging that he needs an additional eight points to secure the title, while needing 30 more than his nearest rival.
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