Marc Marquez won the Argentina MotoGP, maintaining an unbeaten run this season and leading the championship standings. He secured his 90th career victory, equaling Angel Nieto’s record. Brothers Marc and Alex achieved a notable one-two finish, while Franco Morbidelli took third place. The next race is the Americas MotoGP.
Marc Marquez extended his unbeaten run in the MotoGP season by winning the Argentina Grand Prix at the Termas de Rio Hondo circuit. The six-time champion outpaced his brother Alex, who rides for Gresini Racing, after trailing him for a significant portion of the race, securing first place and maintaining a 16-point lead in the championship standings. Franco Morbidelli finished third for VR46 Racing, contributing to a strong showing for the team.
Returning to Argentina for the first time since 2019, Marc demonstrated exceptional skill despite a brief mistake that allowed Alex to overtake him momentarily. However, he quickly regained the lead and remained unchallenged for the remainder of the race. This is the second time in two weeks that sibling finishers occupied the top two spots in a MotoGP race since this occurrence had not happened for 76 years prior.
Achieving his 90th career win across all classes, Marc celebrated this milestone by acknowledging the influence of the late Angel Nieto with a special racing wreath that read “Gracias Angel.” In his post-race comments, he expressed happiness about tying with Nieto, praising him for his contributions to the sport. Marc noted some difficulties with the rear tire but adapted his strategy as the race progressed.
Francesco Bagnaia, another prominent MotoGP competitor, finished in fourth place and is now 31 points behind Marquez in the standings, while Fabio Di Giannantonio secured the fifth position. The next race will be the Americas MotoGP scheduled in Austin, Texas, from March 28 to 30, continuing the 22-round season.
Marc Marquez’s victory in the Argentina MotoGP marks a significant achievement, extending his flawless start to the season. The race highlighted the remarkable performance of both Marquez brothers, showcasing a rare familial rivalry at the top of the racing standings. Marquez’s 90th career win and his homage to Angel Nieto underscores the deep connections within the MotoGP community. As the season progresses, the competition remains intense, with future races promising to be equally thrilling.
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