Marc Marquez is back on top, and this time, he leaves no room for doubt. Last weekend at the Aragon Grand Prix, the eight-time world champion delivered a true show of strength, crushing the competition with an ease reminiscent of his prime. The absolute master of MotorLand, Marquez claimed his seventh premier-class victory, further cementing his status as a legend on this circuit.
From the free practice sessions, the tone was set: the number 93 was simply untouchable. The pole position followed, two and a half tenths ahead of his brother Alex, And a Sprint won with authority despite a cautious start. On Sunday, an impeccable start propelled him into the lead from the first turn. What happened next? A management of course clinic, a victory with more than a second in advance, and a lead increased to 32 points at the championnat.
After three mixed races - a fall in Spain, then defeats against zarco et Bezzecchi - Aragon marks a return to normality, or rather, to the expected reign of Marquez on his Ducati factory. His goal is clear: to retake the world crown, and why not, become the most capped MotoGP champion of the modern era by equaling before surpassing Valentino Rossi.
« Marc Marquez always says he's wrong, that he made a mistake, that he didn't give you the right instructions. »
But beyond the statistics, it's the man behind the helmet who impresses. Mark Rigamonti, his team leader at Ducati : " his character, his ease with people…We expect a VIP driver, someone who has won everything. So we think he's perfect, but we're wrong. »
Rigamonti confides that he was surprised by the champion's simplicity and humility MotoGP : " He always says he's wrong, that he made a mistake, that he didn't give you the right instructions. He greets everyone, thanks everyone…It has to be like this, but it's not so common »
And to conclude with an unexpected human touch: “ he also likes to laugh and joke, so We also appreciate working with him from a human point of view »
Si Marquez continues on this path, it is difficult to imagine who could stop his march towards a ninth world title. Aragon was perhaps only the beginning of the great reconquest.
