MotoGP, Misano J3 podium statements: "Marc Marquez was in too good shape"

It was a thrilling race for the MotoGP class at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, venue for the Grand Prix of San Marino and Rimini Riviera, round 13 of the 2024 MotoGP. After a start that saw Pecco Bagnaia maintain first position, a few drops of rain arrived to upset the plans, especially those of Jorge Martin, who on the seventh lap returned to the pits to change bikes, to get on the one equipped with rain tires.

A bad choice and one that didn't pay off since all the big names continued on slicks, spinning until 12 seconds per lap faster than #89 from the Ducati Pramac Team. Marc Marquez On the other hand, he admirably took advantage of the situation by taking the lead and holding it until the finish with his GP23 ahead of the two official Ducati in GP24. Pecco Bagnaia et Enea Bastianini. Here are the statements from the podium of this San Marino Grand Prix ...

Marc Marquez (Gresini-Ducati/1.) : " In my opinion, The most important thing was speed after the rain. The rain gave me the chance to take the lead. When I was in the lead, I wanted to find the same rhythm of the tests. The emotions were very strong when I crossed the finish line. As Fausto Gresini said: turn the handle, lead the race and go.."

**Marc Marquez Misano: " For me the most important thing was speed after the rain«**

Francis Bagnaia (Ducati/2nd): “ It's certainly better than yesterday. Yesterday there was a chance to win and I didn't take it. Today, no more than second place was possible.. Marc was in too good shape. Maybe I would have done it. I will have a better chance next time when I am in top form. Marc is certainly very strong in these conditions, I wouldn't have been able to gain so many points in the championship without the rain ».

Enea Bastianini (Ducati/3nd): “ It was a very difficult Grand Prix for me because I started from further back. When it started to rain, I had the chance to catch up. I approached the podium and wanted to fight for victory, but I was very tired because I had not felt well since morning. But I'm happy, a podium at home is always something special. ».

The world ranking sees Martin still in the lead, but the advantage in points on bagnaia from 26 becomes 7, while Marc Marquez is third with 53 points and Enea Bastianini fourth with 62 points.