Team Gresini rider Marc Marquez has yet to score a victory with the Ducati despite strong performances, including a recent podium alongside his brother Alex. Dani Pedrosa, Marquez's former teammate at Honda and now a commentator for DAZN, observed a crucial detail during the German Grand Prix that could explain the difficulties faced by the Cervera driver.
Dani Pedrosa has identified a braking problem that could prevent Marc Marquez to take full advantage of the potential of Ducati. By discussing with Marquez after the sprint race, Pedrosa highlighted : " in the last races I saw that he was able to overtake the riders when braking, especially when entering at the last moment at the top of the curve, but compared to the Honda it seems that he is not able to do it. He can't stop the bike as he would like in the last part of the corner, and he always ends up extending the trajectory »
Marc Marquez confirmed the observations of Pedrosa, recognizing this problem as a key factor in his current difficulties: “ yes, this is one of the points which is also linked to the fastest lap. At this moment, there is a slight push from the rear wheel forward, where the Ducati has plenty of grip. However, throughout my sporting career, I was used to the fact that it was at that moment that I had the least grip and that I could stop the motorcycle by skidding »
Marc Marquez confirms Dani Pedrosa's analysis
Marc Marquez explained that with the Honda, he was used to less grip at this critical moment, which allowed him to stop the bike while skidding. This technique, however, does not work with Ducati : " with the Ducati I fell from the front several times, and that's what costs me in the fast turns with new tires, this forward push. » He adds on motosan : " when I overtake other drivers, I am very careful in this last part, and if I have to extend the trajectory a little, I do it »
Marc Marquez continues to adapt to the Ducati, a machine with characteristics very different from those of the Honda. The braking problem identified by Dani Pedrosa is a key aspect that Marquez will have to overcome to fully exploit the potential of his new mount. In the meantime, he continues to accumulate valuable points and refine his driving to aim for victory.
