DUET Gresini Racing Federal Oil racers, Marc Marquez and Alex Marquez, are determined to improve their performance in the 19th MotoGP 2024 series at the Sepang Circuit, Malaysia, 1-3 November.
At the Thai GP, which was held last weekend, the two racers experienced a skidding incident. Marc, who had the chance to reach the podium, actually fell on the wet track and finished in 11th position.
Meanwhile, his younger brother, Alex, slipped at the start of the race but was able to finish in 10th place
“It’s time to race in Malaysia, a track where we can possibly compete,” said Marc Marquez in a press release, Tuesday (29/10).
Despite experiencing an incident at the Buriram Circuit, Marc Marquez tried to play it safe so he could finish the race even though he was unable to catch up with Francesco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin who finished in first and second place.
“That day, we were the fastest on the track, but the results were not satisfactory. There was no way to overtake Pecco (Bagnaia’s nickname). I tried in the safest way, but it’s easy to make mistakes in such conditions,” said Marc Marquez .
Marc Marquez managed to secure five points from finishing in 11th position to maintain his position in third place in the MotoGP standings with 356 points, 11 points ahead of Enea Bastianini in fourth position.
“We did make mistakes, and even so we ended up eleventh. Then, from the back row I had to do a lot to score some points, but we managed to do it,” stressed Marc Marquez.
Alex Marquez, who finished in 10th position at the Buriram Circuit, said, “I made a silly mistake on the sighting lap, but it wasn’t due to a lack of concentration.”
“I wanted to try the track on the sidewalk and ended up falling. I apologize to the team, even though my speed today was equivalent to seventh or eighth position, even though I started from the third row. We will make amends in Malaysia,” concluded the 28 year old Spaniard. That. (Ant/Z-1)
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**Interview with Marc Marquez and Alex Marquez: Gresini Racing Duo Aiming for Redemption at Malaysian GP**
**Editor:** Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Marc and Alex Marquez, the talented duo representing Gresini Racing. With the 19th MotoGP series taking place at the Sepang Circuit in Malaysia, tensions and expectations are high following a challenging round in Thailand. Welcome, Marc and Alex!
**Marc Marquez:** Thank you for having us!
**Alex Marquez:** Glad to be here!
**Editor:** The Thai GP didn’t go as planned for either of you. Marc, you had a chance at a podium finish but ended up in 11th place after a skid. Can you walk us through that experience?
**Marc Marquez:** It was definitely frustrating. The wet conditions were tricky, and I felt like I had a good pace. I was making my way up when I lost control. It’s part of racing, but it’s tough to accept when you know you could have done better. But we are focusing on learning from this.
**Editor:** And Alex, you also faced difficulties at the start but managed to finish in 10th. What was your perspective on the race?
**Alex Marquez:** It was a tough start for me, but I’m glad I was able to recover. Every point counts, and I tried my best to capitalize on the opportunities I had. I believe we can improve and be more competitive in Malaysia.
**Editor:** Now turning your eyes towards the Malaysian GP, what are your thoughts on the Sepang Circuit, and how do you plan to approach this race?
**Marc Marquez:** Malaysia is a place where we can possibly perform well. The track has a great mix of straights and corners, and I believe our bike is well-suited for it. We’re working hard with the team to fine-tune our setup for the conditions.
**Alex Marquez:** I completely agree. It’s a fresh chance for us. We’re determined to bounce back and show our true potential. We’ve learned a lot from the last race, and I feel confident in what we can achieve this time around.
**Editor:** That’s the spirit! What kind of support do you feel from your team and fans heading into this race?
**Marc Marquez:** The support from Gresini Racing has been incredible. They believe in us, and that motivates us to do our best. And of course, our fans are amazing; their enthusiasm keeps us going.
**Alex Marquez:** Absolutely! We’re looking forward to seeing them in Malaysia and hope to give them a performance they can be proud of.
**Editor:** Thank you, Marc and Alex. Best of luck at the Malaysian GP! We’re excited to see how you both perform.
**Marc & Alex:** Thank you! We’ll do our best!