Marc Márquez wins 10th Sachsenring MotoGP race but admits mixed emotions after Alex’s crash

Marc Márquez claimed his 10th MotoGP win at the Sachsenring on 18 June, but the dominant performance came with a sting in the tail after his brother Alex crashed out of second place.

What happened in Germany?

Marc Márquez crossed the line 1.5 seconds clear of Francesco Bagnaia at the Sachsenring on 18 June, securing his 10th premier-class victory at the track. The win matched Giacomo Agostini’s 1975 record for most wins at a single circuit in the top class. Yet the Spaniard’s satisfaction was incomplete after Gresini Racing’s Alex Márquez crashed out of second place on lap 16.

The Ducati Lenovo Team rider had already pushed hard from the start, only to back off when his front tyre felt strange. He told *After the Flag* the issue left him unsure whether he was graining the tyre, but once he adjusted his rhythm he reeled off a series of fast laps to build an unassailable lead.

Why the mixed feelings?

Marc Márquez admitted he could not be “100 per cent happy” with the result after watching Alex’s progress stall. The younger Márquez had fought back from Catalunya injuries two months earlier to run strongly in Germany before his crash. “Honestly speaking, not 100 per cent happy because I would like to see also Alex here, on the podium,” Marc said.

He praised Alex’s recovery and work ethic since Montmeló, calling it “more than what I expected.” The pair’s contrasting fortunes made for a tense garage debrief after the race.

What does the record mean for Márquez?

The 33-year-old now shares Agostini’s mark for most wins at one circuit in premier-class history. The record stood for 51 years before Márquez broke it, though he noted his own injury struggles since 2020 could have seen him reach the milestone sooner.

Márquez also stressed the mental grind of a season where anything short of a title feels like disappointment. He focuses on controllables: tyre management, teamwork, and lap-by-lap decisions rather than hypotheticals.

What’s next for the Spaniard?

Márquez’s next target is extending his tally at the Sachsenring, but the immediate focus is the next race. He admitted the tyre behaviour early on forced him to recalibrate, yet once he found the rhythm he dictated terms.

The Ducati Lenovo rider now turns to the next round with a fresh perspective. His tenth at the track cements his status as the circuit’s most successful modern rider, but the shadow of Alex’s crash lingers over the celebrations.