Marc Marquez was also on track during the second day of MotoGP testing in Misano, here is Alberto Puig's analysis.
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Marc Marquez decided to take to the track also during the second day of MotoGP testing at Misano. He continued his effort since a Tuesday during which he completed 39 laps and set his best time eight tenths of a second behind the best lap of the day. No pressure from the team manager Alberto Puig, his return to the Honda RC-V alone arouses adrenaline in the HRC garage, but you have to be careful. After the fourth operation on his right arm a hundred days ago, there will be no other possibilities for the champion from Cervera.
At the end of the first MotoGP test, Marc Marquez suffered from pain, leaving doubt until this morning about his participation in day-2. “ It hurts everywhere, especially in the chest.... it still hurts. He doesn't have the strength he should, but we're happy with his arm, how he feels on the bike, and that's very important »
Alberto Puig: “ this guy still has speed, it's incredible »
Alberto puig takes stock: “ we estimated that half a day was enough “, he declared to the microphones of Dazn. “ He did 40 laps, that’s a lot. Afterwards we will analyze what the possibilities are, but deciding in which race he will be present is not a priority ". The mentality of Marc Marquez only pushes him when he is able to have a great race, he has no intention of appearing in the MotoGP show. “ If you asked me what is more important, whether it is a positive result at the physical level or at the technical-mechanical level of the bike, I would prefer that he feels good and can be safe again with the arm ».
Honda took advantage of the first day of testing at Misano to primarily test aerodynamic and chassis solutions. “ We must keep trying. It's like all brands: they bring a lot of pieces and it's like a puzzle, you have to try different combinations. I cannot give the final assessment of the technical result, but the most important thing now is that he feels really good ».
The first reports on his state of health and the reaction of the eight-time world champion after the last outing at Mugello last May were good. “ This guy always has speed, it's incredible but ultimately it's not, because it's Marc », added the HRC team manager. “ Logically the position on the motorcycle is different, he has some muscle problems, because it hasn't been driven for a long time and that's normal ».
Misano tests: times
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