MotoGP, Ruben Xaus dares: "Marc Marquez learned from a great Valentino Rossi and he imitates him in many situations"

At Termas de Rio Hondo, Marc and Alex Marquez once again brought MotoGP to their knees: 1st and 2nd, a one-two finish that relegated Pecco Bagnaia to the shadows. No podium for the Italian, who was once again dominated by his Spanish brothers. Former rider Ruben Xaus dissects this race, where the Marquez family dynamic and Bagnaia's struggles tell a much bigger story than just a ranking, even asking the question: Is Marc Marquez a Valentino Rossi 2.0?

Reuben Xaus, former MotoGP rider and now commentator, shared his analysis of the race on Argentine Grand Prix, highlighting the current domination of the brothers Marquez and the difficulties encountered by Pecco Bagnaia. According to xaus, the dynamic between the brothers Marquez and their relationship with bagnaia play a key role in the current championship hierarchy.

xaus highlighted the special relationship between Marc et Alex Marquez, which influences their way of running. The difference here is that If Marc beats his brother, he won't feel bad. If Pecco beats him, he will feel bad.. So Marc isn't afraid to attack Pecco, but he is afraid to attack his brother. That's why he does it calmly. If Marc or Alex are in trouble, one of them won't close the gap; they will be honest.. »

This complicity between the two brothers allows them to push each other while maintaining a certain serenity on the track. xaus believes that this dynamic could influence the fate of bagnaia at certain times. I agree that he will recover and that he will do races where everything will be fine, but It will also depend on when Marc or Alex let him do this. »

xaus also praised on motosan the progress ofAlex Marquez this season. His life takes a turnThis trigger is going well for him, because he did these two races and overtook Marc each time. The day Alex beats him directly, he will beat him several times, because it gives the pilot emotional serenity »

Ruben Xaus: “ Marc Marquez is even a better Valentino Rossi in some ways »

According to xaus, this serenity has allowed Alex to make a leap forward, both technically and mentally. Alex's leap forward this year is above all emotional, psychological, and finding a stable motorcycle »

xaus expressed his compassion for Pecco Bagnaia, who seems to be plagued by mental and technical difficulties. Marc has been struggling for two, three, and four years, and last year he made progress. Everyone challenged him, and he had to adapt to the bike at Gresini. Pecco, for his part, sees things from aboveHe has been on top and in control of everything in recent years, but since the start of this season he has been attacked from all sides.. »  xaus estimate that bagnaia must regain his serenity to return to the top.

The Spaniard also discussed the situation of Peter Acosta, who seems to be experiencing similar challenges to those of bagnaia. " Acosta experienced a bit of the same thing as Pecco, I think. He thought that this year everything would be much easierHe fought with Joan Mir the whole race, and if you tell him in winter that he's going to fight with Joan Mir for sixth place, he tells you that you're telling him a joke. »

xaus compared Marc Marquez à Valentino Rossi, emphasizing that the Spanish driver learned from the legendary Italian and even surpassed him in some aspects. Marc learned from a great Valentino Rossi and he imitates him in many situations. And he's even a better Valentino Rossi, I would say, in some ways. I think that allows him to control the pace, but also because he has a brother by his side. This also means that he sometimes has the handbrake on »

The domination of the brothers Marquez and the challenges of Pecco Bagnaia are at the heart of the 2025 season. According to Reuben Xaus, the key to bagnaia lies in his ability to regain his serenity and free himself from pressure. In the meantime, Marc et Alex Marquez continue to dominate the championship, enjoying a unique relationship that allows them to push each other while remaining calm on the track.