We are working hard in the workshops with a view to 2022 and this self-sacrifice at work, perhaps a little more assertive than in other years, we owe to Ducati. The end of the 2021 season saw the advent of a dominant GP21 which would only be a foretaste of what awaits us with an even more accomplished GP22. Traction and acceleration have become essential vectors under the leadership of the men of Borgo Panigale. At Honda, we seem to have understood the lesson. Thus, Alex Marquez and Lucio Cecchinello ensure that a new and promising RC213V is arriving…
The words of the boss of the LCR team are enough to delight fans of the winged coat of arms: “ the 2022 bike shows Honda's desire to regain the upper hand ". The introduction is enticing, a good impression thatAlex Marquez confirms by remembering his sensations when he discovered the new opus of the Tokyo brand, during the Jerez tests : " it left a good taste in my mouth » said Alex on AS. " It's a totally different concept, we still have to work on a thousand things, but the times are coming and that's the most important thing. It's exciting because it's a different motorcycle and one that heralds a new era. It needs to be developed, but the basis is very good ».
On this point, he shares the opinion of his brother Marc who, in Misano, had given very similar comments to the Japanese engineers. “ In winter we will have to work mainly on the engine and aerodynamics, the most limited parts under development during the season “, he explained, adding: “ the previous bike had a lot of potential, but it was maxed out because other brands went in a different direction. Now we've gained a lot of traction and we've lost a bit of agility, but that's normal. Having traction and acceleration is now essential in MotoGP ».
Alex Marquez: “ having traction and acceleration is now essential in MotoGP«
New references that Ducati therefore imposed: “ it's the most complete bike, I think it's been a few years. Many drivers know how to ride it well and almost all of them are fast. They chose this motorcycle concept much earlier and they evolved it a lot » says Alex Marquez on this subject. The question now is to know whether the concepts favoring agility on the contrary Suzuki et Yamaha highlighted will be able to face this new wave. One shared question at a time Joan mir et fabio quartararo deep in thought about their future...
But otherwise, how Alex Marquez see the next campaign? “ My wish for 2022 is that destiny will be a little kinder to me. May there be no injuries, not only for me but especially for Marc. Then, I hope to be in the top 6 or 8 more regularly, and then that Marc wins the world championship ».
