Alex Marquez says excessive rear tyre degradation and vibrations cost him a chance at the podium in MotoGP’s Valencia Grand Prix, though he admits he’s still unsure what caused these issues.
Lining up on the front row of the grid for Sunday’s season finale, Marquez made a solid start to slot into second place behind race leader Marco Bezzecchi. However, his pace began to drop off as early as lap five, leaving him vulnerable to the riders directly behind him.
