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Marc Marquez was the fastest rider of the weekend, securing both pole position and the sprint race at the Sachsenring Grand Prix. However, the World Champion believes this success is temporary, predicting that the main race will be much tougher, and stressing the critical need to understand shortcomings in the team's performance.
The rider competing in the Ducati team, Marc Marquez, attracted attention by taking a top position on the Sachsenring track. The Spanish rider, who achieved the fastest lap on Friday, successfully completed both pole position and the sprint race on Saturday. Despite this victory, World Champion Marquez predicts that the main race will be physically and technically much more demanding.
Performance Analysis and Race Challenges
Although Marquez has won a total of 12 races at Sachsenring this season, he believes that staying at the top represents a greater challenge compared to previous years. Marquez questions why rivals are so close to him and expresses concerns about the sustainability of his performance.
"That's what happens at Sachsenring. When you win, everyone accepts it. Now the real question is why others are so close to me."
While acknowledging that rivals have better pace, Marquez doubts whether his own performance is sufficient. He emphasized the need for adaptation during critical stages of the race:
"There is no doubt that their pace was better. But I started from first place and accepted my pace. Nevertheless, we need to improve in the race because if we don't, we will finish third."
Marquez also stated that he did not feel comfortable on the motorcycle and that the setup changes made before the sprint did not yield the expected results. Although he did not detail the technical issues he faced, he indicated how difficult it would be to maintain a lead throughout a 30-lap race if these problems persisted.
Physical Condition and Performance Limits
Marc Marquez's physical condition became a significant topic of discussion regarding his race performance. He stated that he has not fully recovered after the surgery on his right shoulder in May, but the layout of the Sachsenring track softened this issue. Since the track is weighted towards left turns, putting less load on his right side, he considered the German Grand Prix one of the easiest races of the season for him. When answering questions about his physical condition, he said, "My shoulder is fine here." He added that although his elbow was slightly sore, it did not restrict his riding.
Brother's Performance and Future Expectations
World Champion Marquez stressed that the effects of past accidents are still present, but his current performance is strong. He specifically mentioned that his brother Alex Marquez delivered a very strong performance after an accident at the Catalunya Grand Prix that caused fractures in his collarbone and ribs.
Considering Alex's potential, Marquez shared his expectations for the future:
"If what happened in Catalunya hadn't occurred, today the champion would be Alex. As we saw in Assen today, he drives really well."
Although he finished second at Sachsenring last year, he stated that he is one of the fastest names on the grid this season. However, he expressed regret over races he missed: "What a waste, he missed three races." In light of these facts, Marquez underlined the need to increase his performance in future races.
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