Jorge Martin moved up to MotoGP in 2021 and, like other riders in this class, he actually never knew the real Marc Marquez on the track. By this, mean someone who has a sufficient physical level to express his uncompromising riding style and his proverbial speed, even on the handlebars of a Honda that is far from being the ideal motorcycle. Now, this Marc Marquez is coming back and he showed it in particular during the last Australian Grand Prix by recalling his overtaking technique in the middle of a peloton. A confirmation for many but a discovery for Jorge Martin who promises revenge…
Marc Marquez is back ! This phrase has often been said and repeated over and over again and sometimes prematurely. But this time, it looks like it's the right one because even his peers and opponents on the track are starting to reveal it. A trend that inevitably begins with those who had never had the opportunity to face it during its splendor... And that's what happened to George Martin during the last Australian Grand Prix...
Jorge Martin on Marc Marquez: “ I was tired of these maneuvers »
George Martin commented on his Phillip Island race, started from pole position, but finished in a more modest seventh place: “ I was calm when I didn't have Marc Marquez behind! “, says the Madrilenian. And he explains his experience: “ because three times he overtook me and put me wide, so I didn't lose one position, but two ».
From this experience, he learned a lesson: “ I have to improve, also be more aggressive, because it's the only way to really fight for victory or the podium ". When asked if the maneuvers of Marc Marquez were beyond the limit, George Martin answers : " Well… there were points where he was on the limit, for sure, because I was already on the inside and I was losing another position. That's why I was tired of these maneuvers. I will try to be as aggressive as the others for the future ».
This is promising, because Marc Marquez will also discover this new generation MotoGP arrival in 2021 including Luca marini et Enea Bastianini are also part. Without forgetting Brad Binder, a little less green, but also very enterprising and never leaving his share to the dogs when it is necessary to defend or conquer a position. And we're not talking about the already best rookie 2022 Marco Bezzecchi...
