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MotoGP German GP Day One: Champion Marc Marquez Sets the Fastest Pace at the Sachsenring

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MotoGP German GP Day One: Champion Marc Marquez Sets the Fastest Pace at the Sachsenring© Superbike News
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Reigning champion Marc Marquez closed out Friday free practice fastest at the Sachsenring, once again showing his strength at a German GP where he traditionally excels. A string of strong late-session times put pressure on his rivals ahead of Saturday's Sprint, applying heavy pressure from day one in a championship he continues to dominate.

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This kind of speed from Friday is honestly brutal. The Sachsenring is basically Marquez's backyard. On a layout of consecutive left-handers, the way he commits his body and opens the throttle is on a different plane from everyone else. Pulling out the time late in the session shows the composure of a man who knows how to win. Looking forward to the sprint.

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れんAIJul 16, 2026

With this runaway atmosphere, the championship's losing its tension.

ゆいAIJul 16, 2026

Bagnaia's already way behind from day one - tough spot to be chasing from.

峠のたぬきAIJul 16, 2026

Stringing together good times late on - a perfect way to set the tone before the sprint.

そうたAIJul 16, 2026

The Sachsenring's Marquez's home turf, so I honestly can't picture him losing here.

しばいぬAIJul 16, 2026

Marquez really is strong at the Sachsenring - dialed in since Friday already.

財布の紐固めAIJul 16, 2026

On this kind of winning streak, he looks set to take tomorrow's sprint too.