It is now official for Marc Marquez since the director of the Repsol Honda team Alberto Puig announced it: this 2021 season will be a long and patient preparation in view of that of 2022 for a Marc Marquez far from the mark. Sixteenth then twelfth during the first two free practice sessions, the eight-time World Champion is not in the places he claims are essential to continue his career. He even wanted to stop the shooting and raise the white flag even before this Italian Grand Prix…
But this flat capitulation in the countryside is no longer relevant. For now. The doctors of Marc Marquez advised him to continue his efforts for the sake of his convalescence. But it is not written either that he must finish the meetings... Thus, in Italy, we risk seeing a Marc Marquez give up prematurely. Alberto puig says thus: “ we follow the pilot's feelings and medical advice. We know he's in pain, but we also know the fracture is healing ", Puig told 'DAZN Spain' and added: " if the situation suggests that it is better to stop, then he will stop. It's clear ».
When Marquez was questioned about the statements of Puig after Friday's two practice sessions at Mugello, he replied: “ I held back my words on Thursday. Alberto said it now and it's reality ". In the box Honda, priorities have changed. “ We know that five points, ten points, or one point will ultimately not change our end-of-year result »Says Marquez which emphasizes: “ For us at HRC, it doesn't matter if we finish fifth, sixth or tenth. If we don't win, it's a bad year. For this reason, it is a transition year. We need to be clear about where I come from and where I am right now », Recognizes the eight-time motorcycle world champion, referring to his physical condition.
« What I've learned over the past few months "Says Marquez, who are " it's about being patient. Yes, the shoulder is more stable now, but the sensation changes depending on the weight of the load. It is clear that I am severely limited on this Mugello track ». Puig confirms: “ this circuit is complicated. It's very fast and requires a lot of physical power to drive. As there are a lot of changes of direction here, it was clear to us that it would be difficult here for Marc in his current state. This is exactly what we are experiencing right now ».
Titanium plate and antibiotics: Marc Marquez reveals the details
Of which Marquez What he needs most is time and plenty of resting laps so his body can slowly get used to riding again. MotoGP. But since testing is very limited during the season, the factory driver Honda currently considers race weekends as private tests: “ I have to do the laps on race weekend. It's the only way to be able to do tricks on everything ».
Marc Marquez also gives details of his condition: “ the plate with the screws and everything that goes with it is designed in such a way that it is not necessary to remove it at any time. Doctors would consider removing it if they encountered complications but that is not an option at the moment. ».
For the time being, Marquez still has to take antibiotics following the operations, but expects this treatment to end soon: “ regarding antibiotics, the next check is after the Catalan Grand Prix on June 6. Provided this is satisfactory, I will then stop taking antibiotics. This will be another important step » finished the teammate Pol I will espargaro.
