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Marc Marquez (Ducati/Q7-S4) in the MotoGP, Misano 2 J2: “We have to take this fourth place, otherwise, that is where the falls come.”

View September 21, 2024 | André Lecondé

After a crash during qualifying, Marc Marquez had an exciting Saturday at Misano, where his performances in the race allowed him to finish barely off the podium. The eight-time world champion had to settle for fourth place, behind Enea Bastianini, despite making a strong comeback early in the race. Considering the leaders’ competitive nature and his own present constraints, he views this outcome favorably.

Marc Marquez had a strong Friday, but the Q2 affected his chances of qualifying. At Turn 3, he lost control of his Ducati, compromised his grid position, and was momentarily in fourth place. He eventually finished ninth despite his best efforts to better his time, since he was unable to retrieve his bike in time to return to the pits. He was forced to make a return in both the Sprint and the Main Race because of his starting position.

Marquez had a challenging starting position, but he had a great start, moving up several positions and overtaking the two KTM de Brad Binder and Peter Acosta. But he was unable to match third-place finisher Enea Bastianini, thus he had to settle for fourth. He acknowledged that there were two drivers who had more throughout the course of the weekend, namely Bagnaia and Martin. Additionally, Bastianini had a better sense of rhythm.

Marc Marquez thought that fourth place this weekend was the best he could hope for, accepting the reality of his present performances. After the race, he stated, “We will attempt to be in this fourth position, but Pecco and Martin will be very fast.” He believes that gaining points and avoiding errors that could jeopardize his races are what matter most. “The falls occur when you refuse to accept it..”

Marc Marquez’s advertisement: “I become much more equal to them when the tire falls off.”

Tire management was Marc Marquez’s primary challenge, he explained: “I start to be lot more equal to them when the tire falls off.” I get the most hurt when it is brand-new. This issue, along with his qualifying struggles, continues to be his biggest vulnerability this year. It is all trial and error in life. There will be a successful test in the end. We administer the exams in public, and those who make mistakes receive a little extra money.

Marc Marquez is still third in the championship after finishing in fourth place, but he is now much behind George Martin and Pecco Bagnaia, who are still vying for first place. Martin maintains his lead with 321 points, followed by Bagnaia at 317 points. With 265 points, Marquez is currently 56 points behind the leader and appears more interested in holding onto his position than challenging for the championship.