A very impressive performance from Alex Marquez on this first day in Portugal. Admittedly, it's only Friday, and Pecco Bagnaia wasn't far behind at all, just 30 thousandths of a second off in Practice. However, after securing second place in the Malaysian championshipAlex Marquez seems completely liberated and confident. And, unlike Pecco Bagnaia, we also know that he can compete at the front regardless of the conditions, whereas the Italian struggles to be consistent due to his issues with feel.
Alex Marquez was very satisfied with his first day, and rightly so. « It was a very solid day from start to finish.Good pace, I'm happy with it. We've been testing the settings and I think it's working well. I feel confident with the bike, but Tomorrow we will have to take another step forward. » he declared to the microphones of Sky Sports.
Undeniably the favorite so far 🔝@ alexmarquez73 Top FP1 AND Practice ✅#PortugueseGP 🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/lkXFtFVuz1
- MotoGP @ 🏁 (@MotoGP) November 7, 2025
According to him, something has radically changed since he secured the "title" of vice-world champion. "It's my fault that I didn't perform well in the previous races, before securing second place; I was afraid of making a mistake"In Malaysia, we found the right chemistry, and here I feel more relaxed." he continued.
Photo: Michelin Motorsport
Finally, he addressed the psychological impact of this sport, which is significant, like all very high-level disciplines. "This sport is 80% mental and 20% physical. I'm regaining my potential from the start of the season; I can make a difference. » he concluded. This is a man in full command of his abilities, very talented, and without any pressure. This state of mind makes him the natural favorite.
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Results of the Practice session at the 2025 MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix:
Classification credit: MotoGP.com
Cover photo: Michelin Motorsport
