Alex Marquez started from pole position for Saturday's Sprint race at Termas de Rio Hondo and will again start from the pole position for victory in this Sunday's Argentine Grand Prix. This is the first time in his career that he has occupied this privileged position and he intends to live up to this new rank. During the first competition, he showed all his determination, including in front of the reigning World Champion and spearhead of the Ducati factory. The latter also noted this aggressiveness of the Spaniard who responded to him on the subject…
When Pecco Bagnaia is attacked from all sides by his VR4 promotion companion Marco Bezzecchi, he smiles, but when it comes to a Alex Marquez on a Ducati Gresini, it signals strong aggressiveness. A distinction which reached the ears of the brother of whom you know and who also congratulated him for his performance at the end of the qualifications on his social network…
And here is what Alex responds to the World Champion and distinguished companion: “ you have to think about yourself and give everything », declared the youngest Marquez, who recalled that there were no instructions within the Borgo Panigale clan. “ We are in the second race. Ducati has always said that we are all the same and we must always try to do our best ". A philosophy that he intends to demonstrate again this Sunday. Because man is ambitious: “I expected a little more » he said about his top 5 at the end of the Sprint. “ On the last lap where I overtook Bagnaia I thought there was another lap to overtake Morbidelli ».
Alex Marquez: “ I'm expecting a lot from Sunday's race »
« Every day on the Ducati, I really learn some new tricks to ride it fast », enthuses the pilot of 26 years. “ I have high expectations for Sunday's race » he assures. “ If the Aprilias show the pace again from Friday, it will be difficult to catch up with them. But I absolutely see myself in a first group of pursuers. We are already close to the podium and I feel more and more confident and comfortable ».
And he ends: “ we hope to get on the podium. It's true that I'm looking forward to the Aprilia. Binder was the surprise, Bezzecchi too. Aprilia has excellent pace, Aleix Espargaró and Maverick Viñales are the favorites. We will try to improve every day with the Ducati and get as many points as possible because it is a very long season ».
Results of the Sprint of the MotoGP Argentine Grand Prix at the Termas de Río Hondo circuit:
Classification credit: MotoGP.com
