Marc Marquez Defends Brother Alex Amid Dutch MotoGP Criticism

Marc Marquez fiercely defended his brother Alex Marquez against critics who accused Alex of not racing aggressively enough to challenge him during the MotoGP season, particularly after their one-two finishes at the Dutch GP weekend in Assen. Despite Alex finishing second 14 times and trailing Marc by 68 points, Marc emphasized that the narrow and challenging track made overtaking extremely difficult, citing both Alex and another rival, Marco Bezzecchi, who also failed to pass him. Marc expressed frustration over social media speculation and media questions suggesting Alex was holding back, calling for respect for all riders who are fiercely defending their teams and positions. He pointed out that on such a tight circuit, a leading rider's defensive skills can prevent even faster competitors from overtaking, highlighting his strong braking and positioning at key turns. Alex, meanwhile, suffered a fractured hand in a crash during the Dutch GP and was heading to Spain for surgery. Marc's comments underline the intense competition and tactical complexity in MotoGP racing and challenge the simplistic narrative that Alex is not trying hard enough.