Alex Marquez is having a depressing season which is only a reflection of a disappointing overall performance from the Honda troops. The charm of a Marc Marquez above the rest and gifted was broken so that HRC found himself alone facing his responsibilities. This position is not denied but it will have to be resolved in 2022. Otherwise, it will be a crisis and to understand the issues that arise, we must listen to the younger Marquez who would have liked to live his second year in MotoGP differently...
Alex Marquez is sixteenth in the championship with 50 points scored and he presents himself in the general classification as the last classified of the clan Honda. He is also not spared from the epidemic of falls suffered by RC213V drivers and, now four Grands Prix from the end of hostilities, we understand that this difficult campaign will have to end this way. The hope is now for a 2022 vintage which would be like year 1 of a rebirth...
Alex Marquez thus explains the situation on DAZN : " I do the same times, we are exactly like last year, but this year the others are up. The Ducatis have evolved a lot, last year they weren't there. The competition is very tight, this is the step we must take ". Among the changes that Honda must introduce in the new RC213V, the engine is a priority in Alex’s eyes: “ I think the main problem is where we cannot evolve this year because of the regulations. But this is where they will try to make a move for next year. Honda has the attitude and they are receptive to this big step ».
Alex Marquez: “I’m not experiencing Honda’s easiest years”
The Catalan driver also blames the lack of competitiveness of all drivers Honda to the performances offered by the RC213V 2021: “ the season, in general, started off rocky. I'm not experiencing Honda's easiest years. But it has to be positive and move forward. It was difficult to understand a lot of things, find out if it's you, or the bike, or what's going on. Pol comes from KTM, which was fighting for podiums in every race, and it cost him dearly. Nakagami also got lost at one point during the season. Marc goes there at times and on his circuits. It's difficult, but I think we also have to take out the positive and learn ».
And the lesson learned is the following, already heard from the box side of Pol Espargaro : " all the bikes have gone up a lot, and since 2019, Honda has stagnated a little. Now we carry all our hopes into 2022 ". A pivotal vintage since the Spaniard repeats in conclusion: “ 2022 will be the year we all have to take a step forward ».
