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Marquez Triumphs in Rain-Soaked San Marino MotoGP, Martin’s Strategy Backfires

Posted : 08 September 2024

Marc Marquez capitalized on the rainy conditions at the San Marino MotoGP to secure his second consecutive win, finishing over three seconds ahead of Francesco Bagnaia. Starting from ninth on the grid, Marquez surged into the lead during a brief wet spell on the "Marco Simoncelli" circuit at Misano Adriatico. His performance not only marked his return to the top step of the podium after a three-year hiatus but also narrowed the gap to the championship leader, Jorge Martin.

 

Marquez took advantage of a light shower to overtake several riders, including Bagnaia, who was in pole position. He chose to stay out on dry tires, following Bagnaia’s lead rather than risking a pit stop for rain tires, which proved to be a successful strategy. Marquez’s decision to avoid changing tires when others did allowed him to maintain his position and ultimately win the race.

 

Jorge Martin’s strategy to switch to rain tires backfired as the rain diminished almost immediately after he pitted. The Pramac rider’s gamble left him a lap behind his competitors, and he finished 15th, having only picked up one point from the race. Martin admitted that his decision was a mistake, acknowledging that his focus on the race rather than the championship may have cost him dearly.

 

Francesco Bagnaia, benefiting from Martin’s misstep, now trails the championship leader by just seven points. Despite struggling with injuries and being outpaced by Marquez during the race, Bagnaia’s careful strategy in the rain allowed him to recover and gain ground in the title race. With seven GPs remaining, including the Emilia Romagna GP at Misano later this month, the battle for the championship remains intensely competitive.

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