Frankie Carchedi, Marc Marquez's crew chief, made no secret of his disappointment following the events of the Grand Prix of the Americas, where Marquez recorded his second consecutive failure of the season at Austin, a circuit once synonymous with victory for him. Marc, who has long dominated COTA, suffered a technical problem which put him out of the race while leading the peloton.
The team leader revealed that Marc Marquez had briefly savored the joy of leading the race on the Ducati Desmosedici, a first for him, before falling. Shortly after taking the lead Peter Acosta, a brake problem put an end to his hopes. “ The team is still in the learning phase with this new project. We faced teething problems, notably a problem with the brakes which handicapped us, " explain Carchedi, highlighting the challenges the team faces.
Despite the fall, the return of Marc Marquez The pit box was marked by a supportive atmosphere, with the team welcoming the driver with pats on the back. Marquez shared with his team details of the brake problems he had encountered early in the race, demonstrating the seriousness of the technical obstacles encountered. “ Although we are still in the learning phase, Marc did a remarkable job staying in the lead group for eleven laps. It was extraordinary. I'm devastated by what happened " added Carchedi.
Frankie Carchedi: “ with Marc Marquez we will review and correct these issues to be ready for Jerez »
Marc Marquez emphasizes that he continues to familiarize himself and use the data collected to improve their performance. “ Technical data is crucial, but the experience and feedback from the driver is fundamental. We continue to progress and hope to maintain this positive dynamic in Jerez,” he said.
With a tone of defiance, Carchedi expressed a determination to overcome these challenges. “ We found the necessary pace during the Sprint, but unfortunately, an incident during the race slowed us down. We will review and correct these issues to be ready for Jerez,” he said, emphasizing the team’s desire for redemption.
Currently eighth in the championship standings with 36 points, Marc Marquez and his team know that there are still many races left, with 18 Grands Prix and as many Sprint races to come. Despite the setbacks, optimism remains, with each race representing a new opportunity to improve. With the resilience that characterizes Marquez and his team, the fight to return to the top is far from over.
MotoGP, Austin J3: classification
Championship after Austin:
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