Picture the scene: Marc Marquez arrives at Misano with the chance to clinch his ninth world title on Valentino Rossi's home turf. The Italian circuit, home of the VR46 and bastion of the "Doctor," could then become the scene of an explosive celebration—or palpable tension, depending on the crowd's reaction.
Jose Luis Martinez, coach and trusted man of #93, refuses to imagine a hostile reception on the shores of the Adriatic: " Nothing, nothing. People are civilized, They know it's a sport, and above all, it's a people business. »
For him, if the title were decided in Italy, it would above all be a sign that Montmelò – the previous stage – had gone wonderfully. In short, the problem is not the venue but the perfect trajectory of Marc this season. A Marquez in a state of grace… to the point of panicking himself!
Asked about the double in Hungary, Martinez confided on AS an astonishing impression: " He didn't talk much about strategy in Hungary, but he got it right throughout the weekend. I feel like even he panics because of the turn of events and how everything is going for him »
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A state of grace that worries even Marc Marquez himself
According to him, Marc is living a rare period where everything is working smoothly: the bike, the strategy, the confidence.
« You know what happens when a driver is in a state of graceYou can see it in his smile, and also because he doesn't say anything to the motorcycle team. Just that everything is perfect. When do you say that? We can already see the time he achieved in the last lap. »
The sparring of Marc has no illusions: a title is celebrated everywhere, without distinction. But he admits that Europe would be a logistical headache.
« Celebrate the title? Logistically, it might be more practical to do it in Europe, before the overseas campaign, but I've never seen this happen. Now, if it's time to celebrate it in Europe, we will have to work hard to prepare for it, but the most reasonable thing is that it is outside Europe »
Misano adore Rossi, and see Marquez Lifting a title in this temple would be a symbolic shock. A historic triumph for some, an unbearable provocation for others, the scene would have all the hallmarks of a MotoGP-style Shakespearean drama.
