Marc Marquez arrives in Assen for the Dutch Grand Prix crowned with the resounding victory at the Sachsenring taken only a week ago. However, with his Honda, he does not really intend to repeat the German feat. Because not only does the weather look different, but, what's more, the Batavian circuit is not one of those tracks that turn left and which people enjoy. The Honda official will find his difficulties with his right arm and especially since the changes of direction which are the hallmark of this Dutch track will quickly remind him that he is still far from his optimal form.
Marc Marquez arrives with high morale after having realized the feat last weekend in Saxony. Since Valencia 2019, he has not been on the top step of the podium. 581 days of scarcity have ended. However, if the counter has been reset to zero, it is likely to restart. The eight-time World Champion knows that the deadlineAssen whoever shows up will bring him back to earth. But he also knows that at the end of this ninth round of the championship, it is a refreshing summer break which will be his lot until the beginning of August and the start of the school year. Austria.
Marc Márquez will therefore seek above all in the Netherlands to continue his physical recovery and his adaptation to the RC123V in Assen. The team driver Repsol Honda stood on the podium ten times on the circuit. Once in 125cc, twice in Moto2 and seven times in MotoGP. He achieved two victories in the premier class on the Dutch circuit.
Marc Marquez predicts cold and wet weather
Before launching into battle, he comments: “ we enjoyed our time after the Sachsenring, with the team, with my family and with those who helped me. But now we are focusing again and preparing for Assen. In the past we have had good results there but of course our situation is different now. The weather is expected to be very cold and wet, especially after what we saw in Germany. We will therefore continue to work to improve our situation and see what is possible. ».
His teammate Pol Espargaro, tenth in Germany added: “ it's great to come back to Assen after a year away, it's a historic circuit and it's always great to ride on these tracks. Our weekend in Germany wasn't perfect but we arrived with a clear mind and ready to get back to it. It is certain that the weather will complicate things a little, but whatever happens, we continue to work to give the best of ourselves. The goal is to have a trouble-free weekend putting all the pieces together ».
