Alex Marquez realistic about his position: "I am the leader, for what little that is worth"

Alex Márquez marked a turning point in his own career MotoGP last weekend at the Grand Prix of the Americas. Despite the challenges posed by the track and the racing conditions, he maintained his composure and took second place, his third in as many races this season.

This flawless consistency also allowed him to take the championship lead for the first time in the premier class. Asked to react to his achievement a few hours after the race, the younger brother of Marc, former championship leader and big loser this Sunday, still couldn't believe it.

« If you had told me that after three races I would be leading the championship, I would have told you that you were crazy, welcomes Alex Marquez in Austin. I'm super happy, I think we've had a solid start to the season, being really consistent all the time. We're second, but I'm happy with that. I have no problem finishing second by the end of the year. We have to enjoy the moment."

The COTA, known for its unusual and highly physical layout, with its series of fast turns and heavy braking, was far from being Alex Marquez's favorite. The Spaniard surprised himself by performing in this way.

“It wasn't one of my favorite tracks and I didn't feel completely comfortable on the bike today, adds the Iberian. Despite this and the chaos at the start of the race, we were good at maintaining our calm. »

To keep his cool, he was called to order when Marc Marquez lost control of his machine at Turn 4, shortly before the halfway point. "When I saw Marc fall, I understood that we had to be doubly attentive and bring the result home."

With this second place, Alex Márquez becomes the championship leader with 87 points, one point ahead of his brother Marc. Although he downplays the importance of this ranking at this early stage of the season. "We're the world leaders, for what little that's worth. But it's still a great moment for me and my team. Let's enjoy it."

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