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'When you think he's down, he just fights back' - Sylvain Guintoli hails Marc Marquez Sprint victory at Grand Prix Netherlands
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Published 28/06/2025 at 15:34 GMT+1
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Ducati Lenovo rider Marc Marquez was victorious again on Saturday, as he won the Sprint race at Grand Prix Netherlands. Sylvain Guintoli praised his ability to bounce back from adversity, after the Spaniard suffered two heavy crashes on Friday, which had appeared to reduce his mobility when he was seen off the bike. Meanwhile, Michael Laverty tipped an unexpected rival for Sunday's race.
'Look at Marc Marquez' - World championship leader bursts forward at Sprint start
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Sylvain Guintoli was impressed by the manner of Marc Marquez’s Sprint victory at Grand Prix Netherlands on Saturday.
The Ducati Lenovo rider started in fourth place at Assen but quickly moved into second spot from the start, before reaching first place on the opening lap.
The world championship leader had to fend off a challenge from his younger brother, Alex, but the BK8 Gresini man was unable to take first place.
Victory extended the elder Marquez’s lead at the top of the standings. The win was made all the more impressive by the obvious discomfort that he was in after two crashes in Friday’s Practice sessions.
The Spaniard appeared to be a little stiff off the bike, but when the race started he was close to his usual best.
Speaking on TNT Sports after the race, Guintoli said: "I mean, he was on the back foot. He had those two massive crashes. Clearly in pain, physically, didn't have a good qualifying.
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"When you think he's down, he just fights back. I mean what a race he did. Unbelievable."
'I think Bezzecchi will look good' - Laverty expects new challengers
Guintoli had previously said that he could see Francesco Bagnaia challenging, but the former world champion fell flat, finishing in fifth spot.
Fellow TNT Sports pundit Michael Laverty tipped Marco Bezzecchi to do well in the GP on Sunday, after the Aprilia rider finished third in the Sprint.
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Of a Marquez win in the full-length race, he commented: "It's possible, but I think there may be challenges from different areas tomorrow. I think Bezzecchi will look good over a 26-lap race."
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