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MotoGP race weekend (Sachsenring, Germany) thread

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    DaMantisShrimp
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    I took inspiration from the F1 thread: https://tildes.net/~sports/166n/formula_1_race_weekend_canadian_gp_thread The big question is: will Marc Marquez win once again at Sachsenring, or will he be...

    I took inspiration from the F1 thread: https://tildes.net/~sports/166n/formula_1_race_weekend_canadian_gp_thread

    The big question is: will Marc Marquez win once again at Sachsenring, or will he be beaten for the first time on this track?

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      shooz
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      As a new Tildes user, I’m very happy to see MotoGP interest here! As for Marquez, it’s hard to say. He’s had a difficult season and Pecco has certainly been bringing the heat. I have trouble...

      As a new Tildes user, I’m very happy to see MotoGP interest here!

      As for Marquez, it’s hard to say. He’s had a difficult season and Pecco has certainly been bringing the heat. I have trouble determining if Honda is the issue or post-injury Marc has lost his edge.

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      1. DaMantisShrimp
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        It feels like Marc is bringing the best out of the Honda. It may not be enough against Pecco / Bezzecchi on most tracks, but on Austin and Sachsenring I wouldn't bet against him. We may not see...

        It feels like Marc is bringing the best out of the Honda. It may not be enough against Pecco / Bezzecchi on most tracks, but on Austin and Sachsenring I wouldn't bet against him.

        We may not see Marquez at the same level as 2019, with the current generation getting faster (as well as other manufacturers), but I think it's better for the show to have him as the underdog now.

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    shooz
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    Marc took an absolute beating this weekend. Unfortunate he was unable to fight for a victory in the race. Five crashes this round was brutal. These continuous crashes have to be weighing on him...

    Marc took an absolute beating this weekend. Unfortunate he was unable to fight for a victory in the race. Five crashes this round was brutal. These continuous crashes have to be weighing on him more than just physically.

    The boys put on a good show though. Zarco had some nice passes, Miller with that killer start off the line, and the championship point spreads get tighter. Was sure a close one at the finish too. Great race!

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    1. ThirstyAbsintheCoach
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      He (miller) knew he needed a gap to save himself on that one corner (11?) where the ducati's kept sailing past him, but he gave it a bit too much. Saved it from being a ducati top 10 though still.

      He (miller) knew he needed a gap to save himself on that one corner (11?) where the ducati's kept sailing past him, but he gave it a bit too much. Saved it from being a ducati top 10 though still.

    2. DaMantisShrimp
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      It feels like the beginning of the end in the Marquez-Honda relationship. The Pramac were on fire this week-end, especially Martin. Binder had potential but it seems the Ducati were on another...

      It feels like the beginning of the end in the Marquez-Honda relationship.

      The Pramac were on fire this week-end, especially Martin.

      Binder had potential but it seems the Ducati were on another level in Sachsenring.