Marquez Brothers Triumph: Alex’s Unfiltered Joy and a Surprise Podium at the German MotoGP

Alex Marquez exclaimed, “When I noticed it was Marc right behind me with no gap, I thought, ‘damn, what’s my next move?’”

The elated response of Alex Marquez to achieving a podium finish alongside his brother.

Alex Marquez expressed his joy at joining his brother Marc Marquez on the podium at the German MotoGP.

Jorge Martin tumbled from the forefront, conceding both the win and the championship lead to Pecco Bagnaia at the Sachsenring on Sunday.

Following Martin's accident, Marc advanced to the second position, which also opened up an opportunity for Alex to secure a spot on the podium.

Results of the 2024 MotoGP Race at Sachsenring, Germany

The Gresini Ducati team was ecstatic, with both Marquez brothers securing spots on the podium, leading to exuberant celebrations.

An excited Alex shared with TNT Sports his experience of competing closely with the leaders in Germany, stating, "It was challenging to achieve the perfect timing with both the front and rear tyres."

"I encountered Marc unexpectedly and thought to myself, 'Oh no, what's my next move?'"

Subsequently, upon witnessing Martin's accident – and I truly feel sorry for him – my body trembled.

"I witnessed Franco Morbidelli halting Enea Bastianini. Thus, we benefited from that stroke of luck."

The tussle between Ducati's Bastianini and Pramac's Morbidelli provided Alex with the additional motivation needed to join his brother in achieving a podium finish.

The pair of Gresini competitors, riding GP23s, outperformed the riders Bastianini and Morbidelli, who were on GP24s.

Alex explained his race experience, stating, "Everyone was focused on conserving their tyres. It was all about managing the lap without overworking the rear tyre."

"Afterward, I found it challenging to pass Morbidelli."

He commented on the differences among the bicycles, noting, "Their advantages lie primarily in aspects like braking and entry into turns, which are crucial for overtaking…"

Alex subsequently commented, "It was an excellent day for us. Achieving a podium spot came as a surprise. Previously, I had mentioned that P7 was our genuine aim since we lacked speed.

"However, we implemented adjustments that proved to be highly effective."

"I was falling behind significantly alongside Franco Morbidelli. I couldn't catch the draft from Pecco.

"I'm pleased to be on the podium alongside Marc. However, when Jorge had his crash, I was trembling. I was at a loss for how to react."

I kept my eyes on the large display to track Enea's position, aware of his speed in the final laps. I aimed to maintain control until the finish line, as my tyres were at their limit.

Following his remarkable performance of the season, Alex was prompted to rate his season on a scale from one to ten.

"Up until the day before, it stood at a 6," he mentioned. "Now, it's a 6.5, thanks to the podium!"

At the start of the season, our speed wasn't up to par, with the exception of our performance in Jerez. Our pace during the races didn't meet our expectations.

"Today, we found our groove. We're optimistic about flipping the script and maintaining our speed all the way through."

In the German MotoGP, Alex secured his third podium finish since becoming a part of the Gresini team.

In the previous year, he secured a third-place finish in Argentina and a runner-up position in Malaysia, in addition to clinching victories in the sprint events at Malaysia and Silverstone.

This season, following the addition of his renowned brother to the Gresini team, he didn't make it back to the podium until the Sachsenring race.

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