Overview

• Outscoring Alex Marquez by at least 10 points in Barcelona would give him a first chance to clinch the championship at Misano.
• He says he would rather not seal the crown at Misano because that outcome would imply a poor Barcelona weekend for his brother.
• Marquez cautions that Montmeló has long been one of his toughest venues, highlighting threats from Pecco Bagnaia and a typically strong Aprilia package with Aleix Espargaró.
• His campaign includes wins in 10 of 14 grands prix plus 13 sprints, with victories across the last seven race weekends.
• Ducati could secure the constructors’ title in Barcelona, a position built largely on Marquez’s results.