Have we gone crazy in the Honda house in MotoGP? Have we succumbed to the drunkenness of Marc Marquez who, it is true, has often paid for his tour since his arrival in 2013. But all the same, it smells of a hangover at Repsol since last Sunday and a Grand Price of Spain. Whether Alberto Puig likes it or not, falling and getting injured are an integral part of racing. When that happens, the able-bodied fill the void and they are not usurpers. The team manager of the most powerful team on the grid should remember this, rather than reacting like a frustrated fan...
Besides, where was this stable manager when Marc Marquez at the top of his art hypnotized his world with his Dantesque rise? Its function is precisely to take a step back, see wider and tell yourself that your pilot has already come very far. In a season with 13 races and with a guaranteed podium, perhaps it was necessary try instructions to calm him down and bring back big points for the future.
But nothing was done. On the other hand, since his thoroughbred was injured, he has been hitting the streets. Enter here victory given and perhaps a next almost usurped title, Alberto puig comes the great game of complacency. The latest twist is this rumor of a Marc Marquez who will be on the starting grid for the Andalusian Grand Prix this Sunday. As he comes out of an operation that reduced a fracture of his right humerus…
Doctor Costa would give him permission
On this point, it would seem that from a medical point of view, this is not nonsense. The eminent Doctor Costa, father of the mobile clinic, explains on GPOne: “ When something is impossible, the only thing is to try he says. " Of course, if they had put a nail instead of a plate, it would have been easier, but in Marc's case, with such a damaged shoulder, it would not have been possible without risk of damaging it. . Obviously the plate creates a greater difficulty, but it is not insurmountable. Let's say we could put a protective bracelet on it. Something similar to what gladiators used. Not that it really protects, but it changes the way the forces act on you on that point ».
And he ends: “ Right now, Marc is a wounded hero. If I were a doctor responsible for ruling on such audacity, I would allow it To try ».
Stefan Bradl doubtful
And what does a pilot think? Let's take the case of the Honda test pilot who is Stefan BradL. On Speedweek.com he says: “ I can't imagine Marc being able to drive properly three days after upper arm surgery », Explains the Bavarian. “ Of course, he urgently needs points. But first he must see how serious the after-effects of the operation will be. There may still be a small glimmer of hope for him that he can pick up at least a few points on Sunday »
So we'll see. As for Bradl, be careful not to be outside the betting line. Alberto Puig is on the watch-out…
