MotoGP, Michael Laverty recalls the sad truth: "Anyone who shares the box with Marc Marquez is nothing more than a shadow"

This year, few people expected such a difference between Marc Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia, but former MotoGP rider Michael Laverty knew the Spaniard could do the trick. Indeed, the TNT Sports consultant, who was the regular rider for Paul Bird Motorsports in 2014, spoke about the difference between Marc Marquez and his teammate, while making historical comparisons. Here's what he had to say.

Laverty, a regular in the paddock, gave his analysis following the 2025 British Grand Prix, where three-time world champion Pecco Bagnaia was once again routed. "It's difficult, when you have a teammate who can do certain things on a motorcycle and you, noI think any rider would struggle alongside Marc Marquez, it was the case with Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa. Anyone who shares his box is nothing more than a shadow, and that was the case last year with his brother. » he declared for crash.net.

 

 

The Northern Irishman is a great admirer of Marc Marquez, and has always believed that the latter could work miracles on a Ducati. "Last year I already thought he was going to blow them away when he got on the Ducati. It wasn't the same with the GP23, but now, He has all the tools in hand. He finally has the best bike on the grid, even if his teammate says otherwise. He's the one who makes the difference. » he added.

He also focused on his adaptability, which is arguably one of his greatest strengths. "We must underline the importance of engineer Mattia Sereni, who pays close attention to strategies, the adjustment of his traction control and his data. IHe brought it with him, which gives it continuityMarc adapts very well, he's very versatile. We saw it again on the grid in Austin, where he was talking to his guys every five minutes to come up with the best strategy. It's like a conductor in moments like this. » he concluded.

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