{"id":2039169,"date":"2026-07-11T11:08:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T08:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2039169"},"modified":"2026-07-11T11:08:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T08:08:18","slug":"marc-marquez-explains-surprise-strategy-behind-sachsenring-motogp-pole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2039169","title":{"rendered":"Marc Marquez explains \u201csurprise\u201d strategy behind Sachsenring MotoGP pole"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332947_hires_1600x900.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 explains \u201csurprise\u201d strategy behind Sachsenring MotoGP pole<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Marc Marquez explains the three-run qualifying strategy that delivered a lap record and Sachsenring MotoGP pole position.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Peter McLaren <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-07-11T12:40:03+00:00\">Updated: 11 Jul 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:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332947_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332947_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332947_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332947_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332947_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332947_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332947_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332947_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332947_hires_1600x900.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, 2026 Sachsenring 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<aside>\n<div class=\"preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div>  Prefer Crash.Net on Google <\/div>\n<div> See our stories more often<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"button\">  Add <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Marc Marquez used an unusual three-run qualifying strategy to secure pole position for the German MotoGP with a new Sachsenring lap record.<\/p>\n<p>The short German circuit, combined with limited peak performance from the soft front tyre, prompted the Ducati Lenovo rider to make an extra stop compared to his rivals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYesterday I analysed my time attack, and with the soft front it was possible but only for one lap,&#8221; Marc Marquez explained in parc ferme.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;On the second lap already I felt some drop. For that reason, I did with the team the perfect strategy to do the three-time attacks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe team was a bit surprised yesterday when I said to them \u2018I want to do three-time attacks\u2019!<\/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>\u201cBut there was enough time, and I think it was the correct strategy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo be on the front row was the target, but pole position and especially the lap record here in Sachsenring, in the last year we come here with the 1000cc, is something really good.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>All the other Qualifying 2 riders opted for the usual two-run strategy, except for Trackhouse Aprilia&#8217;s Raul Fernandez, who also made three runs but returned to the pits without setting a lap time on his second outing.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332886_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332886_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332886_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332886_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332886_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332886_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332886_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332886_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332886_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Marc Marquez, Alex Marquez, qualifying, 2026 Sachsenring MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Reigning champion Marquez, chasing a record tenth premier-class Sachsenring victory on Sunday, edged out younger brother Alex Marquez by just 0.061s.<\/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>\u201cWhen I saw myself in P2, I checked who was first, and I saw it was Marc. I was upset not to get pole, but happy anyway to see Marc and me again on the top,\u201d said the Gresini rider, who had topped final practice.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think we did a really important step forward this morning with the front feeling especially, so we&#8217;ll try for the afternoon to enjoy.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-ee1ab80d0b4b16e0ef897aa3688e426b564e1069a161545720d7b6614d8cb817\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Pecco Bagnaia eager to \u201cunderstand what Alex Marquez is doing\u201d after tough MotoGP Sprint<\/li>\n<li>Alex Marquez\u2019s theory on Marco Bezzecchi\u2019s Sachsenring MotoGP crash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWe don&#8217;t have anything to lose. For us, the championship is over with the injury we had in Catalunya, so just try to enjoy.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332880_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332880_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332880_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332880_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332880_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332880_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332880_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332880_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332880_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Fabio di Giannantonio, 2026 Sachsenring MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>However, Marc and third-placed Fabio di Giannantonio remain firmly in the title fight, which took another twist on Saturday when Marco Bezzecchi was ruled out through injury.<\/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>Saturday&#8217;s Sprint will also be MotoGP&#8217;s first race with increased grid spacing between the riders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cReally happy to have achieved the front row,\u201d said VR46 rider di Giannantonio.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow also with the new [grid] regulations, the new distances, I think starting from the front was super important, we achieved it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m much more disappointed about my lap record being stolen than the position itself!<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNo, jokes apart, I&#8217;m really happy.\u00a0<\/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>&#8220;I think we have done a good qualifying. 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form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal\">\n<p>Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"component-card-default block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<h2>More News<\/h2>\n<div class=\"component-blocks-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-7ed502421598eaa7982f2373e6313a62406dc187e9c733d1fc3a75daf2ec684f\">\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>\u2018It\u2019s a nightmare\u2019 &#8211; Why overtaking was so difficult in the Germany MotoGP sprint<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783783397\"> 10h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1333046_hires.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1333046_hires.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1333046_hires.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/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>Pedro Acosta suggests MotoGP Sprint race change after &#8216;boring&#8217; Sachsenring<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783782018\"> 11h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1333022_hires_1600x900.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1333022_hires_1600x900.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1333022_hires_1600x900.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" 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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Starting grid for the 2026 Sachsenring MotoGP race after penalties<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783778885\"> 11h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332886_hires_1600x900.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332886_hires_1600x900.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332886_hires_1600x900.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/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>The all-time MotoGP Sprint winners&#8217; list after Sachsenring<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783777563\"> 12h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1333057_hires_1600x900.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1333057_hires_1600x900.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1333057_hires_1600x900.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Marc Marquez explains the three-run qualifying strategy that delivered a lap record and Sachsenring MotoGP pole position.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Marc Marquez used an unusual three-run qualifying strategy to secure pole position for the German MotoGP with a new Sachsenring lap record.<\/p>\n<p>The short German circuit, combined with limited peak performance from the soft front tyre, prompted the Ducati Lenovo rider to make an extra stop compared to his rivals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYesterday I analysed my time attack, and with the soft front it was possible but only for one lap,&#8221; Marc Marquez explained in parc ferme.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;On the second lap already I felt some drop. For that reason, I did with the team the perfect strategy to do the three-time attacks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe team was a bit surprised yesterday when I said to them \u2018I want to do three-time attacks\u2019!<\/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>\u201cBut there was enough time, and I think it was the correct strategy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo be on the front row was the target, but pole position and especially the lap record here in Sachsenring, in the last year we come here with the 1000cc, is something really good.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>All the other Qualifying 2 riders opted for the usual two-run strategy, except for Trackhouse Aprilia&#8217;s Raul Fernandez, who also made three runs but returned to the pits without setting a lap time on his second outing.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332886_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332886_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332886_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332886_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332886_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332886_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332886_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332886_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332886_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Marc Marquez, Alex Marquez, qualifying, 2026 Sachsenring MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Reigning champion Marquez, chasing a record tenth premier-class Sachsenring victory on Sunday, edged out younger brother Alex Marquez by just 0.061s.<\/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>\u201cWhen I saw myself in P2, I checked who was first, and I saw it was Marc. I was upset not to get pole, but happy anyway to see Marc and me again on the top,\u201d said the Gresini rider, who had topped final practice.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think we did a really important step forward this morning with the front feeling especially, so we&#8217;ll try for the afternoon to enjoy.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-ee1ab80d0b4b16e0ef897aa3688e426b564e1069a161545720d7b6614d8cb817\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Pecco Bagnaia eager to \u201cunderstand what Alex Marquez is doing\u201d after tough MotoGP Sprint<\/li>\n<li>Alex Marquez\u2019s theory on Marco Bezzecchi\u2019s Sachsenring MotoGP crash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWe don&#8217;t have anything to lose. For us, the championship is over with the injury we had in Catalunya, so just try to enjoy.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332880_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332880_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332880_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332880_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332880_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332880_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332880_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332880_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332880_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Fabio di Giannantonio, 2026 Sachsenring MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>However, Marc and third-placed Fabio di Giannantonio remain firmly in the title fight, which took another twist on Saturday when Marco Bezzecchi was ruled out through injury.<\/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>Saturday&#8217;s Sprint will also be MotoGP&#8217;s first race with increased grid spacing between the riders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cReally happy to have achieved the front row,\u201d said VR46 rider di Giannantonio.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow also with the new [grid] regulations, the new distances, I think starting from the front was super important, we achieved it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m much more disappointed about my lap record being stolen than the position itself!<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNo, jokes apart, I&#8217;m really happy.\u00a0<\/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>&#8220;I think we have done a good qualifying. Then for sure, the Marquez brothers have been better than me, but we are all close and it&#8217;s nice to have this kind of speed here.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>di Giannantonio starts the Sprint 16 points behind Jorge Martin, who moves from ninth to eighth on the grid following team-mate Bezzecchi&#8217;s withdrawal.<\/p>\n<p>Marc Marquez begins the Sprint 40 points behind Martin in the championship.<\/p>\n<p>Assen winner Ai Ogura, 25 points adrift from his fellow Aprilia rider, lines up fifth alongside Trackhouse team-mate Raul Fernandez.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Don&#8217;t miss the latest MotoGP talking points<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Marc Marquez used an unusual three-run qualifying strategy to secure pole position for the German MotoGP with a new Sachsenring lap record.<\/p>\n<p>The short German circuit, combined with limited peak performance from the soft front tyre, prompted the Ducati Lenovo rider to make an extra stop compared to his rivals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYesterday I analysed my time attack, and with the soft front it was possible but only for one lap,&#8221; Marc Marquez explained in parc ferme.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;On the second lap already I felt some drop. For that reason, I did with the team the perfect strategy to do the three-time attacks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe team was a bit surprised yesterday when I said to them \u2018I want to do three-time attacks\u2019!<\/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>\u201cBut there was enough time, and I think it was the correct strategy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo be on the front row was the target, but pole position and especially the lap record here in Sachsenring, in the last year we come here with the 1000cc, is something really good.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>All the other Qualifying 2 riders opted for the usual two-run strategy, except for Trackhouse Aprilia&#8217;s Raul Fernandez, who also made three runs but returned to the pits without setting a lap time on his second outing.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332886_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332886_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332886_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332886_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332886_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332886_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332886_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332886_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332886_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Marc Marquez, Alex Marquez, qualifying, 2026 Sachsenring MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Reigning champion Marquez, chasing a record tenth premier-class Sachsenring victory on Sunday, edged out younger brother Alex Marquez by just 0.061s.<\/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>\u201cWhen I saw myself in P2, I checked who was first, and I saw it was Marc. I was upset not to get pole, but happy anyway to see Marc and me again on the top,\u201d said the Gresini rider, who had topped final practice.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think we did a really important step forward this morning with the front feeling especially, so we&#8217;ll try for the afternoon to enjoy.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-ee1ab80d0b4b16e0ef897aa3688e426b564e1069a161545720d7b6614d8cb817\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Pecco Bagnaia eager to \u201cunderstand what Alex Marquez is doing\u201d after tough MotoGP Sprint<\/li>\n<li>Alex Marquez\u2019s theory on Marco Bezzecchi\u2019s Sachsenring MotoGP crash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWe don&#8217;t have anything to lose. For us, the championship is over with the injury we had in Catalunya, so just try to enjoy.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332880_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332880_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332880_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332880_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332880_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332880_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332880_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332880_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332880_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Fabio di Giannantonio, 2026 Sachsenring MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>However, Marc and third-placed Fabio di Giannantonio remain firmly in the title fight, which took another twist on Saturday when Marco Bezzecchi was ruled out through injury.<\/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>Saturday&#8217;s Sprint will also be MotoGP&#8217;s first race with increased grid spacing between the riders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cReally happy to have achieved the front row,\u201d said VR46 rider di Giannantonio.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow also with the new [grid] regulations, the new distances, I think starting from the front was super important, we achieved it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m much more disappointed about my lap record being stolen than the position itself!<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNo, jokes apart, I&#8217;m really happy.\u00a0<\/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>&#8220;I think we have done a good qualifying. Then for sure, the Marquez brothers have been better than me, but we are all close and it&#8217;s nice to have this kind of speed here.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>di Giannantonio starts the Sprint 16 points behind Jorge Martin, who moves from ninth to eighth on the grid following team-mate Bezzecchi&#8217;s withdrawal.<\/p>\n<p>Marc Marquez begins the Sprint 40 points behind Martin in the championship.<\/p>\n<p>Assen winner Ai Ogura, 25 points adrift from his fellow Aprilia rider, lines up fifth alongside Trackhouse team-mate Raul Fernandez.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Don&#8217;t miss the latest MotoGP talking points<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1100734\/1\/marc-marquez-explains-surprise-strategy-behind-sachsenring-motogp-pole&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1332947_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Marc Marquez explains \u201csurprise\u201d strategy behind Sachsenring MotoGP pole Marc Marquez explains the three-run qualifying strategy that delivered a lap record and Sachsenring MotoGP pole position. 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