Marc Márquez has fulfilled his mission. The Spanish, Grand MotoGP World Champion, arrives in a great physical tone to the 2023 World Cup after the injury he suffered to his arm weighed him down both in preseason and in the motorcycling course. After several interventions, everything is correct… Except for one thing: his motorcycle. His Honda.
Because after three days of testing in Sepang the feelings with her are far from positive. At the end of the trials, Márquez finished tenth, far from Ducatiand his general record combining all the sessions is equally far from the best times.
And Marquez is already starting to get fed up. That’s right. Because with this, as he affirms, he does not give it. With this he will not be able to fight.
“We have the same problems as in Valencia”
“We started with four bikes. Then, on the second day, three. On the third there were two, and then I was left with one. But no, this is not the bike I need”, says.
The ball, on the roof of Honda: “I need a step up from this bike. We don’t have time to take three to Portimao. It is similar to the one in Valencia, and has the same problems.”
“It’s time to solve them, but I don’t know how. The top speed is not bad, but it takes too long to get there. It’s a matter of traction,” says Márquez.
The man from Cervera explains what will happen: “In Europe, with short straights, it will be difficult. And when braking we need to stop the bike better. We lose a tenth or two with the Ducatis.”
“Happier with my physique than with the bike”
Regarding his physical condition, he is clear: “I’m very good. Now I can decide when to go fast, and when to go slow. That last year was impossible.”
“I can be precise with comments. I’m happier with my physique than with the bike,” she says.
