Twenty-two victories. That's the gap between Marc Marquez and Giacomo Agostini, known as "The King," with the latter holding a significant advantage. The two are on very good terms, and for his 84th birthday, "Ago" gave a lengthy interview reflecting on his record of victories, a record no one has yet approached, but one that is now more threatened than ever by a giant. Certainly, their eras are different, and each presented its own particular challenges. In any case, both are enshrined in the pantheon of motorsport.
Giacomo Agostini playfully teased Marc Marquez about his 100 victories in this interview given to the Italian media. GP One. “Records are made to be broken.” Of course, everyone cares about their own records; that's normal, it's human.As long as they're mine, I'm happy to have them. If someone beats them, I hope to still be around to celebrate with them. For Márquez, it's possible, but it won't be easy.Let's see, I'll talk to him... maybe I'll tell him to stop sooner! he asserted.
We know he's joking. because he had already stated that Marquez had his full supportHe also anticipates an explosive end to the season with the return of the official Ducati rider. « It promises to be an exciting championship, with many drivers fighting for the win.Marquez seems to be back to his best. There will be a great battle between him, Bezzecchi, Martín and Bagnaia. That's exactly what the fans are waiting for: great duels. I think the spectacle will continue right up to the end of the season. » he added.
Unlike Marquez, Agostini could, in his day, race in several categories on the same weekend. It was more difficult, certainly, but this is also reflected in the number of victories. « It was demanding because, once the stress of the first race was over, you had to start all over again for the second one.Sometimes, I would finish the first race, it would be raining, and my suit, gloves, and boots would be soaked. But I would have to immediately jump on the other motorcycle because we didn't have any other suits. However, the victories more than compensated for these sacrifices. » he concluded.
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