MotoGP Aragon-1 J3 Alex Marquez (Honda/2) : “je suis heureux et fier de ce résultat”

Alex Marquez surprised at Le Mans on a wet track and his second place was attributed to circumstances and a moment of grace from the driver. But the Honda official confirmed in Aragon and in the dry, at the end of a performance which saw him play for victory all the way to the checkered flag against Alex Rins. This time he totally impressed, and not only his brother, ecstatic for him, but also in the Honda clan and up to a Jorge Lorenzo which he replaced...

Alex Marquez drinks whey after Aragon Grand Prix which positioned him in second place in two consecutive Grands Prix. His legitimacy for a position at Repsol Honda had always been contested since the start of this season. In two weeks, Alex Brandza closed this debate. And in the best way: on the track.

The younger brother of the eight-time world champion could now settle his scores. But he doesn’t do anything about it: “ I am interested in doing my job well and having fun » he commented as he came down from the Aragon podium. “ I made a few mistakes in the last two laps, one in the first and the other in the last corner,” he added about his race. “So I lost ground to Rins, but I still tried until the last moment. Having already been on a podium at Le Mans galvanized me on the bike, I forgot everything about the bike and I was amazed at my speed ».

« When I saw Viñales in difficulty, I thought I could aim for victory. Tire management was key and I knew I had something more at the end, but Rins was very smart at the start of the race. I am happy and proud of this result ». Et il n'”a pas été le seul, la preuve…

Precisely, on the systematic comparison with his brother, he admits: “ sometimes it's difficult, but I love having Marc as a brother because I learned so much from him. Of course, when things don't go the way you expect, people are ready to point the finger at you, but that's okay ».

« There's nothing positive about not having it on the track he continued. " There is definitely more pressure with Marc, because you have to get the results, but on the other hand he is a rider who pushes the bike to the limit. When there are problems you can watch what he does and understand if the limit is the rider or the bike ».

“I understood how the Honda should be driven”

Alex Marquez reveals where everything started to turn in his favor… “ During the Misano tests, I took an important step forward. I had tried some new things, nothing big, but mostly I had started using a setup more similar to Marc's. I understood how the Honda should be driven ».

« You have to be a complete driver, strong in all areas: braking, cornering, acceleration, you can't concentrate on just one. You must always be fully concentrated, as soon as you relax a little you lose a second per lap. That's why everyone says it's a difficult bike and also because Marc falls so often: he's trying to find the limit. The Honda is a tough bike, but it also has the potential to win ».

Now what's in store for us? Alex Marquez, next weekend, on a track which will host a new Grand Prix and which he now knows very well? “ This year I still improved my performance in the second race on the same circuit, but I was coming from a 14th or 15th place, not a 2^e ».

« I think next weekend everyone will take a step forward. It's not realistic to set the podium as a goal. I just have to avoid the ups and downs, think about being in the top 8 regularly. Then, if I'm feeling particularly good, I'll try to do something extra, like last Sunday. I want to take advantage of good opportunities, also because I have the same points as Binder in the standings and I would like to win the title of best rookie of the year ". It will be recalled that Brad Binder, he is already a Grand Prix winner…

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