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SOLID START FOR ALEX AT THE SACHSERING, A FRIDAY TO FORGET FOR MARC

The #GermanGP kicked off with unusually low temperatures and chill breeze for what was the first Friday of July. In any case, it was a positive day for Alex Marquez, who was fourth quickest and will be among the favourites for the pole position on German turf.

Among those favourites there may as well be his brother Marc, even though he will need to go through Q1 first. The rider #93 had one of those days that are better to be erased from the calendar, as after only a few laps completed and a basically only quick lap attempt under his belt, he had a high-speed crash at turn 11.

The eight-time world champion suffered a fracture in his left index finger as well as big bruise in his ribcage, but despite the hit he was declared fit to ride tomorrow.

4th – ALEX MARQUEZ #73 (1’20.029s)

“It was a positive day, even though the wind and the conditions didn’t help. We tried different set-ups and found some interesting solutions. We didn’t lose the feeling despite the many adjustments we made, we improved compared to Assen and tomorrow we can battle for a spot on the front two rows. There’s still work to do regarding the race pace, but we’re in a good direction.”

MARC MARQUEZ #93 (1’20.384s)

“The feeling with the bike was good, but it’s obvious that the afternoon crash has had a great impact on this first day here at the Sachsenring. I’m not worried about the fracture in my finger, but the bruise to the rib cage is surely the one bothering me the most and that also prevented me from continuing the session. Now it is time to rest and tomorrow morning we’ll see what my physical condition is.”


SOLID START FOR ALEX AT THE SACHSERING, A FRIDAY TO FORGET FOR MARC - Gresini Racing
SOLID START FOR ALEX AT THE SACHSERING, A FRIDAY TO FORGET FOR MARC - Gresini Racing