TWO Gresini Racing team racers, Marc Marquez and Alex Marquez are determined to show the best performance in the closing series of the 2024 MotoGP at the Catalunya Circuit, Barcelona on Sunday (17/11/2024).
Marc Marquez, who currently remains in third place in the MotoGP standings, must gain points to get away from Ducati Lenovo racer Enea Bastianini.
“There is still one race left and I will try to finish it in the best way,” said Marc Marquez in a press release, Wednesday (6/11/2024)
The racer nicknamed Baby Alien has 369 points in third place, only one point ahead of Bastianini who collected 368 in fourth place.
Marc could actually widen the points gap from Bastianini because he managed to reach the podium in the sprint session at Sepang last week.
However, the 31 year old racer slipped while fighting for pole position in the main race on Sunday (3/11).
Nevertheless, the eight-time world champion did not lose points. He was able to rise to get four points thanks to trying to finish in 12th place.
“A historically complicated circuit for me,” said Marc referring to the Sepang Circuit.
“But I would say it was a very positive weekend where we were competitive. There are days when you don’t know why you fell. But I feel more and more comfortable and I know I can fight as hard as I can for third place,” he said.
Marc’s younger brother, Alex Marquez, actually showed excellent performance because he managed to reach fourth place in the race at the Sepang Circuit.
“This time it was a race where we collected important points and became more comfortable rediscovering the confidence and sensation that had been lacking in the last few races,” said Alex.
“It wasn’t an easy race. I wasn’t 100% physically because of a little flu that made me not sleep well. I have to thank the team, even in the moments that were a little more complicated and now we are back to our level. We have to enjoy this moment,” said the 28 year old racer. (Ant/P-3)
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**Interview with Marc Marquez Ahead of the Closing MotoGP Series**
*Interviewer:* Thanks for joining us, Marc. It’s been quite a season for you, especially with the challenges you’ve faced. Can you tell us how you’re feeling as we head into the final race of the season at the Catalunya Circuit?
*Marc Marquez:* Thanks for having me. I feel ready for the final race. It’s been a tough year, especially with my crash early in the season that made me miss three races. But I’m determined to finish strong and show my best performance.
*Interviewer:* You’re currently sitting in third place in the standings, just a point ahead of Enea Bastianini. How does that affect your mindset going into this race?
*Marc Marquez:* Every point counts at this stage. The rivalry with Bastianini pushes me to focus even more. I’m aware that I need to gain points to secure my position. It’s essential to give it my all.
*Interviewer:* Speaking of giving it your all, what strategies do you plan to implement during the race to ensure you can maintain your standing?
*Marc Marquez:* Each race is unique, but my focus will be on a solid start and maintaining consistent lap times. I also need to stay ahead in the initial laps to avoid getting caught in the pack. The Catalunya Circuit has its challenges, but with a good setup and focus, I believe we can achieve a strong finish.
*Interviewer:* You mentioned adapting to your bike in previous interviews. How has that adaptation process been for you this season?
*Marc Marquez:* It hasn’t been easy. Every bike has its own characteristics, and adapting to those while pushing to perform at a high level can take time. However, our team has been fantastic, and we’ve made significant progress. I feel more comfortable now, which is crucial as we head into the last race.
*Interviewer:* What do you hope to take away from this season regardless of the outcome in Catalunya?
*Marc Marquez:* The biggest takeaway is always learning and growing as a racer. Despite the setbacks, I’ve gained valuable experience that I can build on for next season. No matter how it goes on Sunday, I’ll take the positives and keep moving forward.
*Interviewer:* Thanks, Marc! We wish you the best of luck in the final race.
*Marc Marquez:* Thank you! I appreciate the support and look forward to putting on a good show.