{"id":1903816,"date":"2026-04-25T15:24:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T12:24:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1903816"},"modified":"2026-04-25T15:24:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T12:24:19","slug":"marc-marquez-details-crazy-jerez-motogp-sprint-i-crashed-at-the-right-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1903816","title":{"rendered":"Marc Marquez details crazy Jerez MotoGP sprint: \u2018I crashed at the right time\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307912_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Marc Marquez details crazy Jerez MotoGP sprint: \u2018I crashed at the right time\u2019<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Marc Marquez opens up on his wild crash-to-victory ride in the Jerez MotoGP sprint<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Lewis Duncan <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-25T19:41:04+00:00\">Updated: 25 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307912_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307912_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307912_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307912_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307912_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307912_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307912_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307912_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307912_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Marc Marquez, Ducati Corse, 2026 Spanish MotoGP<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Marc Marquez says he \u201ccrashed at the correct time\u201d on his way to victory in the Jerez MotoGP sprint, though he concedes he made a mistake staying on slicks as long as he did.<\/p>\n<p>The factory Ducati team rider claimed his first pole of the season on Saturday morning and converted that to his second sprint win of the 2026 campaign.<\/p>\n<p>But he did so after crashing with five laps to go while running second, as rainfall around the Jerez circuit intensified.<\/p>\n<p>He dived into pitlane to swap bikes, before going on to win by over three seconds against team-mate Pecco Bagnaia.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Marquez repeats flag-to-flag error from 12 years ago<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Marc Marquez joked that he came off at the right time and in the correct place, but admits he made a mistake in staying out on slicks for another lap at the point he fell.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>He was reminded of a similar error at Aragon in 2014, when he was leading into the final stages of the grand prix but crashed on slicks as the track grew too wet.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYeah, we can say that today I crashed in the best way, at the correct time, in the correct corner,\u201d he said in the TV broadcaster set.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-df159f681be2544046f94738a6949d0f59ce34f57d3817cf642997029a24ce23\">  Marc Marquez takes blame for costly Jerez MotoGP race crash   Jerez: New 2026 MotoGP World Championship standings <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cBut, you never want to crash, because, especially, I think it was a mistake to stay out that lap.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut it was difficult, and I didn\u2019t take the correct decision, butt lucky I crashed in that last corner.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen I crashed, I just waited on the run-off area and when all the group passed, just I went into the box to change the bike, because the bike I crashed was also a bit damaged.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-11d1aae1ab51f3dceb0c4e241200e8535d8087ccfb96da762760c9cf60a7837a\">  Marc Marquez crashes as Alex Marquez dominates Jerez MotoGP   Spanish MotoGP, Jerez &#8211; Race Results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cAnd from that point, I restarted the race and I saw I was P3. I overtook Pecco, Binder crashed, and somebody today said \u2018Ok, this is the final result\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added: \u201cAll the riders did the same mistake, because you are there, and even in the past I did the same mistake in 2014 in Aragon.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou are there and you see that every three, four laps remain, and you say \u2018Ok, I\u2019ll stay out\u2019, because it\u2019s only three laps.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut the rain was super heavy and was fully wet. So, with the slick tyres it was impossible.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Marquez was found to have broken no rules when he crossed the circuit into pitlane, with the Ducati rider noting that he couldn\u2019t have stayed out anyway due to bike damage.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThe thing is, when I crashed, when I picked up the bike, I saw the handlebar was too close and then it was difficult to ride with that,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor that reason, I just waited. I said \u2018I cannot do anymore laps\u2019 and I went into the pits. That was a very crucial moment. If you crash in Turn 1, 2, then the race is finished.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Marc Marquez<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Why Marc Marquez wasn\u2019t penalised for his pitlane entry in Jerez MotoGP sprint<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307914_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307914_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307914_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307914_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307914_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307914_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307914_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307914_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307914_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item next\">\n<h3> Next <\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Franco Morbidelli receives French MotoGP practice penalty<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307270_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307270_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307270_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307270_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307270_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307270_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307270_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307270_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307270_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-3e2ddf7710e53ef3facf5b1e9b8730fca997c781ad3455f3bd2e1000fec95833\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/unnamed%20%2826%29.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/unnamed%20%2826%29.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/unnamed%20%2826%29.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Lewis Duncan<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">Head of Editorial<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<div>Lewis joined the Crash.net team in August of 2024 having been a journalist for five years covering MotoGP for the Motorsport Network. In February of 2026, he became Head of Editorial.\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"views-element-container block block-views-blockrelated-content-related-content-block\">\n<h3>More News<\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid-view grid-2 js-view-dom-id-98dc301edee21ec666602a536143e99ec050277a3af04b275db211bf74a9a9de\">\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cStrongest\u201d Alex Marquez leads Jerez MotoGP warm-up ahead of \u201csecond chance\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1777193534\"> 7h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1308144_hires_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Alex Marquez, Marc Marquez, Fabio di Giannantonio, 2026 Spanish MotoGP.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Aprilia calls for MotoGP to \u201cfix something\u201d after Marc Marquez Jerez track cut<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1777192514\"> 7h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307558_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Marc Marquez waits to cross the track after crashing in 2026 Spanish MotoGP Sprint. 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Race Results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cAnd from that point, I restarted the race and I saw I was P3. I overtook Pecco, Binder crashed, and somebody today said \u2018Ok, this is the final result\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added: \u201cAll the riders did the same mistake, because you are there, and even in the past I did the same mistake in 2014 in Aragon.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou are there and you see that every three, four laps remain, and you say \u2018Ok, I\u2019ll stay out\u2019, because it\u2019s only three laps.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut the rain was super heavy and was fully wet. So, with the slick tyres it was impossible.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Marquez was found to have broken no rules when he crossed the circuit into pitlane, with the Ducati rider noting that he couldn\u2019t have stayed out anyway due to bike damage.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThe thing is, when I crashed, when I picked up the bike, I saw the handlebar was too close and then it was difficult to ride with that,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor that reason, I just waited. I said \u2018I cannot do anymore laps\u2019 and I went into the pits. That was a very crucial moment. If you crash in Turn 1, 2, then the race is finished.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Marc Marquez says he \u201ccrashed at the correct time\u201d on his way to victory in the Jerez MotoGP sprint, though he concedes he made a mistake staying on slicks as long as he did.<\/p>\n<p>The factory Ducati team rider claimed his first pole of the season on Saturday morning and converted that to his second sprint win of the 2026 campaign.<\/p>\n<p>But he did so after crashing with five laps to go while running second, as rainfall around the Jerez circuit intensified.<\/p>\n<p>He dived into pitlane to swap bikes, before going on to win by over three seconds against team-mate Pecco Bagnaia.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Marquez repeats flag-to-flag error from 12 years ago<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Marc Marquez joked that he came off at the right time and in the correct place, but admits he made a mistake in staying out on slicks for another lap at the point he fell.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>He was reminded of a similar error at Aragon in 2014, when he was leading into the final stages of the grand prix but crashed on slicks as the track grew too wet.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYeah, we can say that today I crashed in the best way, at the correct time, in the correct corner,\u201d he said in the TV broadcaster set.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-df159f681be2544046f94738a6949d0f59ce34f57d3817cf642997029a24ce23\">  Marc Marquez takes blame for costly Jerez MotoGP race crash   Jerez: New 2026 MotoGP World Championship standings <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cBut, you never want to crash, because, especially, I think it was a mistake to stay out that lap.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut it was difficult, and I didn\u2019t take the correct decision, butt lucky I crashed in that last corner.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen I crashed, I just waited on the run-off area and when all the group passed, just I went into the box to change the bike, because the bike I crashed was also a bit damaged.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-11d1aae1ab51f3dceb0c4e241200e8535d8087ccfb96da762760c9cf60a7837a\">  Marc Marquez crashes as Alex Marquez dominates Jerez MotoGP   Spanish MotoGP, Jerez &#8211; Race Results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cAnd from that point, I restarted the race and I saw I was P3. I overtook Pecco, Binder crashed, and somebody today said \u2018Ok, this is the final result\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added: \u201cAll the riders did the same mistake, because you are there, and even in the past I did the same mistake in 2014 in Aragon.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou are there and you see that every three, four laps remain, and you say \u2018Ok, I\u2019ll stay out\u2019, because it\u2019s only three laps.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut the rain was super heavy and was fully wet. So, with the slick tyres it was impossible.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Marquez was found to have broken no rules when he crossed the circuit into pitlane, with the Ducati rider noting that he couldn\u2019t have stayed out anyway due to bike damage.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThe thing is, when I crashed, when I picked up the bike, I saw the handlebar was too close and then it was difficult to ride with that,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor that reason, I just waited. I said \u2018I cannot do anymore laps\u2019 and I went into the pits. That was a very crucial moment. If you crash in Turn 1, 2, then the race is finished.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1093520\/1\/marc-marquez-details-crazy-jerez-motogp-sprint-i-crashed-right-time&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307912_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Marc Marquez details crazy Jerez MotoGP sprint: \u2018I crashed at the right time\u2019 Marc Marquez opens up on his wild crash-to-victory ride in the Jerez MotoGP sprint Lewis Duncan Updated: 25 Apr 2026 Share Marc Marquez, Ducati Corse, 2026 Spanish MotoGP \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose Add as a preferred source Marc Marquez says [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[47,226],"class_list":["post-1903816","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crash-net","tag-crawlmanager"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1903816","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1903816"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1903816\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1903816"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1903816"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1903816"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}