On the one hand, the fifth edition of a Grand Prix of the Americas, the previous four of which, with four pole positions and four victories, were marked with the seal of the number 93, without even mentioning his incredible sprint in 2015 to snatch at the last minute first place on the grid.
But on the other hand, Marc Márquez's worst start to the season since his arrival in the premier category, since the Spanish driver, after two Grands Prix, has still not reached the podium.
In these conditions, Austin is therefore a bit of a joker in a game less well off than usual. But, on the other side of the coin, the American event will undoubtedly be a moment of high pressure for the Honda driver because he is in some way “obligated” to achieve a good result or risk letting doubt begin to set in…
Marc Márquez, 9th in the championship: » After the race in Argentina, I am happy to find a track that I like as much as the one in Austin, although, certainly, I would have preferred to arrive there in a better position. Either way, a new race weekend is about to begin and we will give 100% to try and get our first podium of the season there. I have great memories of Austin and it is one of the best dates on the racing calendar for me. I like the layout of the circuit because it has many different kinds of sections and turns as well as a lot of elevation changes. I also love the “American” style with all the fans enjoying the sport and fun on the track, so can’t wait for the action to resume and let’s see how it goes over there. »
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