World Champion in 500 cm3, the former teammate of Mick doohan is now a very popular commentator. He analyzes this very particular Andalusian GP which is going to be the second consecutive race at the Jerez – Ángel Nieto Circuit, a unique and interesting situation with many completely new parameters.
“Coming to Jerez for the second time in a row can provide a very similar scenario to last weekend. The favorites, obviously, will be the Yamaha riders, estimated Álex for Sports world. As it happens, fabio quartararo, who had a magnificent race. Maverick Vinales will be there and I think he might change tires because last weekend he had problems at the front. We will perhaps regret the absence of Marc Márquez, we don't know until when. It is obvious that if he is not here, we will miss him. »
After seven podiums last season, Fabio Quartararo finally took his first MotoGP victory. Is he on your list of candidates for the title?
" Yes of course. Fabio Quartararo is now going to be much more important. He has already managed to win a MotoGP race and is now the big favorite with Maverick Viñales. These are the two drivers who will try to take advantage of the possible absence of Marc Márquez in order to add as many points as possible to get this world title. »
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“This year is complicated, a bit of a strange year because it’s a very short championship. There are 12 races left and some will be consecutive. »
“Marc Márquez is in the recovery phase. It will already be difficult for him to score points. Let's hope that Marquez recovers and can return as quickly as possible, but his rivals have already scored points: 25 in the case of Fabio and 20 in the case of Maverick. I think both of them are the strongest rivals in the 2020 season."
Maverick Viñales made a mistake in choosing the front tire, but saved the furniture with a second position. How far can he go this season?
“This season could be the year of Maverick Viñales. We already saw in Jerez that he was eligible for victory. Unfortunately he had a problem with the soft front tire that few people were using and it didn't work for him during the race.
“He was patient and finished second, a good result for him. From now on, he will be the rival to counter for everyone. »
Álex Márquez finished twelfth on his MotoGP debut. How much more can he improve this season?
“Álex Márquez will grow little by little and adapt to the Honda. He has already entered the points zone in Jerez and that is the dynamic to follow. Little by little, he will adapt to the Honda and grow. »
“He can get into the top 10. It's not easy, but if we see the results of Takaaki Nakagami or some of Cal Crutchlow's races, I think he can be with them. »
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