This is news that we feared but which is now official: after having retired after a fall in Portugal from where he was relieved with an injury, Marc Marquez missed the Grands Prix of Argentina and the Americas, before to also have to skip the one in Spain this weekend, in Jerez. But the other sensational news is that he will be replaced by Iker Lecuona, official Honda rider in WSBK and former MotoGP rider on KTM…
Before looking into the case lecuona, here is the new data from the eight-time world champion on his condition: “ yesterday we did another scan and it was confirmed that, despite the fact that the injury is progressing favorably, the bone has not finished healing yet and the race in Jerez was risky. With the medical team, we decided not to take no risk, to wait two more weeks and return to Le Mans ».
« I'm really sorry to miss the Spanish Grand Prix because it's always special, because of the atmosphere, racing at home and above all, seeing and enjoying the fans. I will continue with the rehabilitation and work to be back as soon as possible. Thank you for your messages of support ! ".
Marc Marquez's absence leaves a void that Alex Rins is ready to fill at Honda
Marc Marquez will therefore not even participate in his home Grand Prix, in Jerez, but he should still be there to inaugurate its dedicated space to his fans where his Honda taken from his museum were to be exhibited. Incidentally, the question of his sanction is pushed back as much...
To Iker Lecuona, it's a return among the elite and he could after all surprise on a track that he knows very well. He has the rhythm of the competition, since at the front for Honda en WSBK. With this new situation, alex rins is increasingly asserting itself as the leader of the HRC this season, a status that it already assumes in the general classification and after its demonstration in Austin.
An unprecedented scenario which makes this season even more astonishing and which will become even more anchored on Monday May 1st when an official test is still scheduled in Andalusia. It is he who should, in all likelihood, benefit from the new parts which will be evaluated and validated on this occasion...
