Marc Marquez denies anger on Austrian sprint podium: he was just 'saving energy'

Marc Marquez said his subdued demeanor on the Austrian MotoGP sprint podium was simply about energy management. After the Saturday sprint at Spielberg, where he finished second behind Aprilia’s Jorge Martin, there was speculation he was reluctant to celebrate, given how expressive he usually is post-race. Speaking to Spanish media ahead of this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, the reigning MotoGP champion argued that he was focused on staying fresh for Sunday’s longer race. He added that he was managing his strength from Thursday to Sunday, citing the physical toll of racing suits, heat and media duties.