Marquez Takes P4 in Jerez as Brother Alex Sets New Record
– Marc Marquez (Ducati) qualified fourth in the MotoGP time trials at the Circuito de Jerez, with a 0.267 sec gap to brother Alex, who clocked the fastest time. Despite not securing pole position, Marquez expressed satisfaction with his performance and is eager to find the perfect setup for the European tracks.
Alex Marquez’s Impressive Win and Record-breaking Performance
In an extraordinary display, Alex Marquez (Ducati) topped the time sheets, smashing the Circuit Record with a lap time of 1:35.991 min. The younger brother of Marc was 0.103 seconds quicker than second-place Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati) and 0.162 seconds ahead of Franco Morbidelli (Ducati), rounding off a thrilling top three.
“It’s a great sign that he’s in very good condition. After such a big crash and loss of time, coming back this strong is incredible.”
– Marc Marquez on Alex Marquez’s performance
Marquez’s Journey in Jerez
Throughout the session, Marc Marquez stayed consistently at the front, with a late push to improve his time. In a daring move, he executed a textbook save in Turn 6, preventing a heavy crash. Despite the excitement, he secured a direct Q2 qualification with ease, finishing all of 0.267 seconds behind his brother.
After starting the day with technical issues, Marc had to switch bikes twice during the opening practice session. He dealt with a wrong engine mapping and an unusual clutch feel before finally nailing his bike’s settings for the rest of the day.
Adrián Clivio Medics and MotoGP’s Medical Intervention
Alex Marquez’s high-speed crash earlier in the session brought out the red flag as his bike demolished a section of the air fence. Medical intervention was swift, with the medical team evaluating him before allowing him to return to the pits. Later, Alex confirmed via Twitter that he was feeling fine and ready for the next session.
Looking Ahead: The Jerez Grand Prix
The MotoGP field now shifts focus to Sunday’s main event. With such a closely matched field, strategies and race pace will be pivotal. Marc Marquez, despite not being surprised by his Fourth-place qualification, admits there’s still work to be done in finding the perfect setup for European tracks.
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FAQs
- Who won qualifying in Jerez?
- Alex Marquez (Ducati) won qualifying in Jerez with a new Circuit Record.
- Where did Marc Marquez qualify?
- Marc Marquez (Ducati) qualified fourth in Jerez.
Pro Tip
Keep an eye on the Morbidelli brothers. Both Franco and Marco showed impressive pace and could challenge for podiums and wins as the season progresses.
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