Marc Marquez once again showed his ability to overcome adversity by securing a valuable third place at the Japanese Grand Prix, despite a difficult night in terms of health and physical problems before the race. After a night marked by health concerns, the Spaniard had to rely on a mixture of paracetamol, caffeine and especially adrenaline to face this intense race.
« Before, during the race, with adrenaline, paracetamol and caffeine, " said Marc Marquez to DAZN after the race, explaining how he dealt with the difficult physical situation. Then it lasts for two or three hours.. » Despite this situation, he managed to stay focused and complete a race that he himself describes as "rally-type," comparing his effort to a race where every movement counts, with no margin for error.
The first rounds were particularly exciting, with Marquez fighting against Jorge Martin et Jack Miller. " The first round was intense, " said the Spanish driver, delighted to have been able to compete with the best from the start. However, the configuration of the Motegi track made overtaking increasingly complicated as the laps went by. " Once these first two rounds are over, you stand in line and it is very difficult to overtake here"
Marc Marquez: “ It was a boring but tactical race »
He adds : " It was a boring but tactical race. I tried to defend third place against Bastianini, who was doing very well. I was a little afraid of the last lap because we all know that he achieves good times at the end of the race. ».
Marc Marquez also met with Difficulty with brakes of his bike during the first laps, further complicating his race management. The first few laps were still a bit problematic with the brakes, " he confided, specifying that he had difficulty braking as he wished in the first moments, which cost him a few positions. But once the pace stabilized, he was able to manage his third place until the end, despite the constant threat ofEnea Bastianini.
Speaking about his approach to the upcoming races, Marquez admitted that while he and his team can be competitive, he recognizes the difficulty of closing the gap to the leaders. If we put everything in order, being perfect, we can be with them, " he said, while admitting that the leaders had an incredibly fast pace.
Marquez also took advantage of this day to express his admiration for the young prodigy David Alonso, who had just been crowned Moto3 world champion. He shared his enthusiasm for the young rider, emotionally declaring: “ what I see in him is that I love him and today I was excited when he won. » Marc Marquez stressed the importance of letting Alonso grow without pressure, advising him to enjoy this unique moment in his career. One day he will certainly be a great champion " he predicts about the Colombian.
The pilot Gresini and future teammate of Pecco Bagnaia in the official team Ducati continues to prove that he is one of the best riders of his generation, capable of overcoming both physical and technical obstacles, while inspiring the next generation of champions.
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