Marc Marquez wins the Argentina Grand Prix, leading his brother Alex Marquez and claiming his 90th career victory. Both brothers finished top two again, marking their remarkable sibling achievement. Franco Morbidelli secured third place, while Marquez maintains a 16-point lead in the MotoGP championship.
Marc Marquez secured his victory at the Argentina Grand Prix, finishing ahead of his brother Alex Marquez. This race saw the two brothers from Gresini Racing finishing in the top two positions, while Franco Morbidelli from VR46 Racing claimed third. Marquez, who also won the sprint race on Saturday, remains at the top of the MotoGP championship with a 16-point lead over Alex.
Returning to Argentina for the first time since 2019, Marquez showcased exceptional skill, dominating the race barring a single mistake that allowed Alex to take the lead temporarily. However, Marc swiftly reclaimed first place, continuing a remarkable trend of sibling rivalry as they both finished in the top two spots twice in fewer than two weeks.
With this win, Marc notched his 90th career victory across all classes, tying with the late Angel Nieto. In a tribute, Marquez wore a wreath that read ‘Gracias Angel’, signifying the impact of Nieto on the Spanish motorcycle racing community. Marc expressed, “Super happy to equal Angel Nieto and this victory is for him and his family because he was an ace.”
At the start, both brothers launched off well while Francesco Bagnaia secured third place. However, Marco Bezzecchi crashed on turn one, impacting the race’s dynamics. On lap four, Alex briefly took the lead by overtaking Marc, who was unable to recover immediately.
For most of the race, Alex held the lead while continually fended off attempts by Marc to reclaim first position. Ultimately, with five laps remaining, Marc took advantage of the Gresini bike’s slipstream to overtake Alex decisively, allowing him to extend his lead. Meanwhile, Morbidelli achieved his first podium finish in over three years by skillfully managing his tire strategy to hold off Bagnaia, who finished in fourth place 31 points behind Marc.
Marc’s assertive performance, including breaking fastest lap records, once again emphasized the depth of competition. Fabio Di Giannantonio finished fifth, rounding out a competitive field in this dramatic Grand Prix.
Marc Marquez triumphed at the Argentina Grand Prix, showcasing superiority and earning his 90th career win, equaling Angel Nieto’s record. The Marquez brothers finished in the top two positions, marking a historic sibling accomplishment for MotoGP. This race continues to solidify Marc’s lead in the championship as competitors like Franco Morbidelli also make significant strides, proving the immense talent within the league. As the season progresses, the rivalry between the brothers and the challenges presented by their competitors ensure an exciting future in the MotoGP championship.
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