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Alex Márquez Collides at Le Mans: Reckless Error Ends Race
Alex Márquez’s weekend at Le Mans was a complete disaster. Following a 8th-place finish in the sprint race and a podium challenge, Márquez was eliminated from the main race due to a major crash. The crash occurred as a result of a mistake by the rider.
Details of the Crash
According to reports, Márquez, overly cautious due to concerns about tire temperatures at the Dunlop chicane on the Le Mans circuit, caused the crash. He initially contributed to the chain reaction by slowing down excessively in the 3rd corner and worrying about the front tire being too cold.
“I probably slowed down too much in the 3rd corner, I was still concerned about the front tire being too cold.”
Following this, Márquez increased throttle in the 4th corner, losing the motorcycle’s front end. This sudden loss of grip caused the rider to lose control and crash.
“Then I opened the throttle a bit more in the 4th corner and lost the front end of the motorcycle at that time.”
Fortunately, there were no serious injuries due to the severity of the crash. Márquez described the crash as “completely my own stupid mistake” and expressed hope of making up the deficit in the Barcelona race.
Aprilia’s Dominance and Márquez’s Assessment
In the main Le Mans race, the Ducati team failed to reach the podium, while Aprilia Racing achieved a historic 1-2-3 result, demonstrating its dominance on the track. However, Márquez emphasized that small details were decisive, believing Aprilia would not be as effective as expected in the 2026 season.
“I think small details were decisive.”
Márquez predicted that Aprilia would be competitive here but would not make such a large leap at the beginning of the season, and would be stronger in the long term. He also stated that his team would continue to work and push.
Race Result
- 1st Place: Marco Bezzocchi (Aprilia)
- 2nd Place: Leon Haslam (Aprilia)
- 3rd Place: Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM)
- Alex Márquez: Disqualified
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