MotoGP: Marc Marquez Aiming for Historic Victory at Aragon GP
MotoGP: Marquez's Incredible Form at Aragon
Marc Marquez has never been better placed to claim a maiden MotoGP win as a Ducati rider than this weekend's Aragon Grand Prix. The Spaniard has stood on the top step of the rostrum five times at MotorLand Aragon with Honda, meaning a victorious Prosecco spray for a third of all MotoGP grands prix to have been held at the Spanish circuit.
Record-Breaking Practice Sessions
After clocking the best lap times in both Friday sessions of the 2024 edition of the event, round 12 of 20 in the current campaign, as well as snaring his first all-time lap record, the Gresini rider seems closer than ever to a first win of the year.
- Marquez's lap record was reset by almost three-tenths of a second.
- He expressed confidence about his bike setup indicating a promising race ahead.
Remarks from Marquez and Rivals
“We started with a very good base and this helps a lot,” Marquez stated, noting track conditions are constantly improving. Rivals like Aleix Espargaro remain cautious, acknowledging Marquez's experience and skill at the circuit.
- Marquez clocked a best time of 1m45.801s.
- His nearest rivals struggled to break the 1m46s barrier.
This weekend promises an enthralling competition as Marc Marquez aims to cement his legacy as he contends for that elusive victory in the burgeoning MotoGP history.
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