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Marc Marquez says he knew that rookie Fermin Aldeguer was ‘running super fast’ at Grand Prix Austria
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Updated 17/08/2025 at 16:54 GMT+1
Marc Marquez was victorious again on Sunday, superbly winning Grand Prix Austria. He is now over 200 points clear of his nearest rival, younger brother Alex, in the title race. Fermin Aldeguer took second place in the race, and winner Marquez said he knew his rival was "running super fast." Every MotoGP race this season is live on TNT Sports and discovery+.
'He's got that raw desire' - Aldeguer celebrates brilliant second place in Austria
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Ducati Lenovo's Marc Marquez celebrated another weekend double, this time at Grand Prix Austria, and said rival Fermin Aldeguer was "running super fast."
Marquez is now over 200 points clear of his nearest rival, his younger brother and BK8 Gresini rider Alex Marquez.
While the elder Marquez ultimately was able to get past polesitter Marco Bezzecchi with little ado, there was a surprise late challenge from BK8’s other rider, Aldeguer.
Neil Hodgson had already hailed an "incredible" effort from the 20-year-old Spaniard in the finale of the race, but Marquez was able to hold on.
Speaking to TNT Sports, Marquez said he was pleased to get maximum points, and his first win at the Red Bull Ring.
"Yeah, super, super happy to finally take the first victory here in Austria," he said.
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"As I say, on Thursday, we will see this wear on the red bike. And yeah, it worked super good. We found a good setup, especially with the used tyres, as we saw with Marco in the first part.
"He was super strong, but then I just waited. I tried in the beginning, but it was too risky. Then I preferred to wait and attack in the end."
Turning to Aldeguer, he noted his strong pace, and also dedicated his win to Pau Alsina, the 17-year-old rider who died in a practice session at Aragon last month.
He added: "But I knew Aldeguer arrived, and it was all the gear this time, and he was running super fast.
"Yeah, happy six victories in a row, but keep focus, and next week we have another race.
"But yeah, I enjoyed it, and super happy to be on the top of the podium for Pau Alsina."
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Aldeguer dedicates second place ‘for Borja Gomez and Pau Alsina’
Aldeguer dedicated the win to Alsina and also Borja Gomez, the 20-year-old who died at the Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours.
He was also pleased with his performance, saying: "I'm super happy because at the end, Austria is not one of my favourite tracks like Le Mans.
"Having the two podiums in bad tracks for me is incredible... We have to continue working.
"Thank you to all the Gresini team, to Ducati, and this race is for Borja Gomez and Pau Alsina."
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