It was anything but obvious, and we were rather expecting Nakagami to save the situation given his latest performances. But it was yet another Marquez who saved Honda from its despair of not yet having a podium this season, after nine races contested. His name is indeed Alex, the youngest of Marc who is still convalescing. He thus marked his first experience in MotoGP by carrying the honor of the name high. His brother, eight-time World Champion, made no mistake in paying tribute to him…
Le 446e podium in the MotoGP category and the first of the 2020 season finally arrived for the team Repsol Honda. And it's a Marquez who offered it. Again ? Certainly, but this time it is aboutAlex, and no longer Marc. The latter, who attended the event from his sofa, is delighted.
Alex Marquez took second place in the wet race at Le Mans after a strong comeback from 18th on the grid. The winner Danilo Petrucci and the rookie Alex Marquez also ensured that 15 different MotoGP riders have been on the podium at least once in nine races. The sign of the crazy 2020 season, in which everything seems to be open without Marc Marquez.
“Congratulations my brother”
After Grand Prix of France, the eight-time world champion naturally also commented on the success of his brother and Repsol Honda teammate: “ all the work is rewarded. Everyone fights for their goals with their own method, their own style and their own philosophy. The most important thing: make those dreams come true! »
« Congratulations my brother, first podium in MotoGP, with this great team », posted Marc Marquez, visibly proud, on his social networks.
Le Repsol Honda Team, moreover so spoiled by success (15 world titles and 180 GP victories), was in dire need of a sense of accomplishment in 2020. This 446e MotoGP podium in the premier category came at just the right time, and it's also the first for the rookie Alex Marquez.
With eighth place in Stefan bradl in addition, the Honda factory team collected 28 points in France. For comparison, in the previous eight races, she had only collected 27 points…
