{"id":1903818,"date":"2026-04-25T16:03:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T13:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1903818"},"modified":"2026-04-25T16:03:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T13:03:28","slug":"how-30-seconds-made-all-the-difference-for-alex-marquez-in-jerez-motogp-sprint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1903818","title":{"rendered":"How \u201c30 seconds\u201d made all the difference for Alex Marquez in Jerez MotoGP Sprint"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307556_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>How \u201c30 seconds\u201d made all the difference for Alex Marquez in Jerez MotoGP Sprint<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Alex Marquez says his Jerez MotoGP Sprint fell apart for the matter of \u201c30 seconds\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Alex Whitworth <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-25T17:03:28+01:00\">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_1307556_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307556_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307556_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307556_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307556_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307556_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307556_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307556_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307556_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>Alex Marquez crashes out of 2026 Spanish MotoGP Sprint. Credit: Gold and Goose.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold &amp; 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 dir=\"ltr\">30 seconds can be a lot in racing, but in day-to-day life it\u2019s very little; for Alex Marquez in the Jerez MotoGP Sprint it meant the difference between victory and crashing out, he thinks.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Marquez started the Sprint well, passing Johann Zarco in the early laps and closing the gap to Marc Marquez at the front in a few laps.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">When the rain arrived with six laps to go, he was in the lead, and he continued to lead into the final corner on lap eight.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Behind him, Marc Marquez followed and crashed, and then remounted to pit. The Gresini Racing rider didn\u2019t have this same kind of poorly dressed fortune and continued onto lap nine with slicks.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He was then sure he needed to pit, but he crashed at turn eight and never got the chance.<\/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 dir=\"ltr\">Marquez said afterwards that he was simply trying to \u201csurvive\u201d when he crashed.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe decision [to pit in mixed conditions], always really difficult to take it, and I was just coming back already to the box to change the bike and I think we were in a really good position to change the bike and lead again,\u201d Alex Marquez told MotoGP.com after the Sprint in Jerez.<\/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-c4ed086cbbbc03421073475e4d52b1e47b1c74042b679758170c2326bb3c6182\">  Marco Bezzecchi reveals weaknesses cost him sixth straight MotoGP win   \u2018I think it\u2019s magic\u2019: Alex Marquez has \u2018no answer\u2019 for his Jerez MotoGP win <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBut then I lose the front on turn eight just trying to survive \u2013 was too wet for the slicks. So, just that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He added that the timing of the rain went against him, having been purposely sat behind Marc for a few laps beforehand.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI decided to be behind Marc for those three laps, but the guys behind were coming so then I decided to overtake him and take a little bit more risk on my way,\u201d he said.<\/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-98ba61f5f0d82f3ee720ec86a8b8261c638d2af4ba66eaa542f6cd1cc72cccba\">  Jerez: New 2026 MotoGP World Championship standings   Marc Marquez crashes as Alex Marquez dominates Jerez MotoGP <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI was able to push and make some gap in that moment, but just that.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWhen I arrived in that turn 12 [on lap eight] it was completely dry and then suddenly on the brake point of turn 13 it was super-wet; I did a small mistake that I nearly crashed, Marc [Marquez] crashed, and just that.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI said \u2018Okay, it\u2019s time to come back to the box\u2019, but it was too late. I don\u2019t have much things to say. It\u2019s shit, it\u2019s painful, but it will be a really good lesson for us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He added that making the choice to pit is usually done by feel, and on this occasion he did not feel it on lap eight, but had he been 30 seconds later to turns 11 and 12 he might have made a different decision.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cMany times it\u2019s just waiting for the moment, feel the moment,\u201d he explained.<\/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 dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThat moment I didn\u2019t feel to go in because I said in turn 11, 12 it was small drops but it was completely [dry].\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSo, just in that 11, 12, if it was raining I would go in, so just maybe arriving there 30 seconds later I would decide to go in.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSo, it\u2019s like it is. Conditions are like this and just we need to learn.\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\">Alex Marquez<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Gresini Racing MotoGP<\/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\"> 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 class=\"item next\">\n<h3> Next <\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> &#8220;He shouldn&#8217;t win&#8221;: Rival slams Marc Marquez&#8217;s Jerez MotoGP sprint pitlane shortcut<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1308038_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1308038_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1308038_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1308038_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1308038_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1308038_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1308038_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1308038_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1308038_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>\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-0d55cf343e98d6a35dbd637fd2a2cb678ab34f49b3bd746922224ee18377ba04\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-100393850-1649415070.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-100393850-1649415070.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-100393850-1649415070.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\">Alex Whitworth<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">Journalist<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Alex joined the Crash.net team in August of 2024 having covered consumer and racing motorcycle news at Visordown for two years.<\/p>\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-f791cf984c548c63082343906345ae48d4203cc9cfd7b55f982129ddc7e2d06d\">\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  Results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Spanish MotoGP, Jerez &#8211; 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The Gresini Racing rider didn\u2019t have this same kind of poorly dressed fortune and continued onto lap nine with slicks.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He was then sure he needed to pit, but he crashed at turn eight and never got the chance.<\/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 dir=\"ltr\">Marquez said afterwards that he was simply trying to \u201csurvive\u201d when he crashed.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe decision [to pit in mixed conditions], always really difficult to take it, and I was just coming back already to the box to change the bike and I think we were in a really good position to change the bike and lead again,\u201d Alex Marquez told MotoGP.com after the Sprint in Jerez.<\/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-c4ed086cbbbc03421073475e4d52b1e47b1c74042b679758170c2326bb3c6182\">  Marco Bezzecchi reveals weaknesses cost him sixth straight MotoGP win   \u2018I think it\u2019s magic\u2019: Alex Marquez has \u2018no answer\u2019 for his Jerez MotoGP win <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBut then I lose the front on turn eight just trying to survive \u2013 was too wet for the slicks. So, just that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He added that the timing of the rain went against him, having been purposely sat behind Marc for a few laps beforehand.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI decided to be behind Marc for those three laps, but the guys behind were coming so then I decided to overtake him and take a little bit more risk on my way,\u201d he said.<\/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-98ba61f5f0d82f3ee720ec86a8b8261c638d2af4ba66eaa542f6cd1cc72cccba\">  Jerez: New 2026 MotoGP World Championship standings   Marc Marquez crashes as Alex Marquez dominates Jerez MotoGP <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI was able to push and make some gap in that moment, but just that.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWhen I arrived in that turn 12 [on lap eight] it was completely dry and then suddenly on the brake point of turn 13 it was super-wet; I did a small mistake that I nearly crashed, Marc [Marquez] crashed, and just that.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI said \u2018Okay, it\u2019s time to come back to the box\u2019, but it was too late. I don\u2019t have much things to say. It\u2019s shit, it\u2019s painful, but it will be a really good lesson for us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He added that making the choice to pit is usually done by feel, and on this occasion he did not feel it on lap eight, but had he been 30 seconds later to turns 11 and 12 he might have made a different decision.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cMany times it\u2019s just waiting for the moment, feel the moment,\u201d he explained.<\/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 dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThat moment I didn\u2019t feel to go in because I said in turn 11, 12 it was small drops but it was completely [dry].\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSo, just in that 11, 12, if it was raining I would go in, so just maybe arriving there 30 seconds later I would decide to go in.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSo, it\u2019s like it is. Conditions are like this and just we need to learn.\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 dir=\"ltr\">30 seconds can be a lot in racing, but in day-to-day life it\u2019s very little; for Alex Marquez in the Jerez MotoGP Sprint it meant the difference between victory and crashing out, he thinks.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Marquez started the Sprint well, passing Johann Zarco in the early laps and closing the gap to Marc Marquez at the front in a few laps.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">When the rain arrived with six laps to go, he was in the lead, and he continued to lead into the final corner on lap eight.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Behind him, Marc Marquez followed and crashed, and then remounted to pit. The Gresini Racing rider didn\u2019t have this same kind of poorly dressed fortune and continued onto lap nine with slicks.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He was then sure he needed to pit, but he crashed at turn eight and never got the chance.<\/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 dir=\"ltr\">Marquez said afterwards that he was simply trying to \u201csurvive\u201d when he crashed.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe decision [to pit in mixed conditions], always really difficult to take it, and I was just coming back already to the box to change the bike and I think we were in a really good position to change the bike and lead again,\u201d Alex Marquez told MotoGP.com after the Sprint in Jerez.<\/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-c4ed086cbbbc03421073475e4d52b1e47b1c74042b679758170c2326bb3c6182\">  Marco Bezzecchi reveals weaknesses cost him sixth straight MotoGP win   \u2018I think it\u2019s magic\u2019: Alex Marquez has \u2018no answer\u2019 for his Jerez MotoGP win <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBut then I lose the front on turn eight just trying to survive \u2013 was too wet for the slicks. So, just that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He added that the timing of the rain went against him, having been purposely sat behind Marc for a few laps beforehand.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI decided to be behind Marc for those three laps, but the guys behind were coming so then I decided to overtake him and take a little bit more risk on my way,\u201d he said.<\/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-98ba61f5f0d82f3ee720ec86a8b8261c638d2af4ba66eaa542f6cd1cc72cccba\">  Jerez: New 2026 MotoGP World Championship standings   Marc Marquez crashes as Alex Marquez dominates Jerez MotoGP <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI was able to push and make some gap in that moment, but just that.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWhen I arrived in that turn 12 [on lap eight] it was completely dry and then suddenly on the brake point of turn 13 it was super-wet; I did a small mistake that I nearly crashed, Marc [Marquez] crashed, and just that.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI said \u2018Okay, it\u2019s time to come back to the box\u2019, but it was too late. I don\u2019t have much things to say. It\u2019s shit, it\u2019s painful, but it will be a really good lesson for us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He added that making the choice to pit is usually done by feel, and on this occasion he did not feel it on lap eight, but had he been 30 seconds later to turns 11 and 12 he might have made a different decision.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cMany times it\u2019s just waiting for the moment, feel the moment,\u201d he explained.<\/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 dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThat moment I didn\u2019t feel to go in because I said in turn 11, 12 it was small drops but it was completely [dry].\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSo, just in that 11, 12, if it was raining I would go in, so just maybe arriving there 30 seconds later I would decide to go in.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSo, it\u2019s like it is. Conditions are like this and just we need to learn.\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\/1093524\/1\/how-30-seconds-made-all-difference-alex-marquez-jerez-motogp-sprint&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1307556_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] How \u201c30 seconds\u201d made all the difference for Alex Marquez in Jerez MotoGP Sprint Alex Marquez says his Jerez MotoGP Sprint fell apart for the matter of \u201c30 seconds\u201d. 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