MotoGP, Sachsenring: behind the panache of Marc Marquez lies a real wasted opportunity for victory

Marc Marquez, the star driver of the Gresini team, was undoubtedly the star of the German Grand Prix, making an impressive comeback from 13th to second place. Yet, despite this heroic performance in far from optimal physical conditions, a question persists: should he have won at the Sachsenring?

Marc Marquez started in 13th position on the grid, a major handicap on a circuit where overtaking is a difficult task. Add to that his physical pain resulting from a fall during Friday's prequalifications and a series of technical and human mishaps between Friday and Saturday, and his race takes on the appearance of an exploit. “ To compete, I should have had a perfect weekend, but it was disastrous “, he repeated at the end of the Grand Prix. However, this statement, however sincere it may be, opens the way to more harsh criticism.

Upon closer analysis, it becomes evident that the GP23 Marquez was not inferior to the GP24 on this circuit. His speed during the race proves it unequivocally. Therefore, if Marquez had been in top physical shape, he would undoubtedly have had a real chance of winning. The fall in practice was undoubtedly a personal fault, but the technical setbacks and team errors should not be neglected. Friday's technical confusion weighed heavily on his performance.

What if everything had been perfect for Marc Marquez?

This race also highlighted a stark truth: a satellite team, even a high level one like Gresini, cannot compete with an official team. The incident in Q1 with Stefan bradl, which ruined the last attempt of Marc Marquez to advance to Q2, clearly illustrates the limitations he faced. If this incident had not taken place, he might have been able to start higher on the grid, thus increasing his chances of victory.

In the end, this heroic race of Marc Marquez at the Sachsenring could be seen as a missed opportunity. The potential for victory was there, but circumstances conspired against him. Nevertheless, despite all these pitfalls, his performance remains remarkable and shows that he still has the makings of a champion. But for those who look closely, it's hard not to wonder: What if everything had been perfect?

So the debate remains open: is this a heroic feat in the face of adversity or an opportunity wasted by avoidable mistakes? One thing is certain, this Grand Prix left an indelible mark on the MotoGP season, if only, moreover, it gave a new leader to the General classification.

MotoGP, Sachsenring J3: rankings

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