During winter tests, the new RC213V caused concern. Brutal, its electronics raised questions as did its adaptation to Michelin tires. Dani Pedrosa said he was disappointed and worried while Marc Márquez did not express any particular satisfaction or exude happiness. The season then started and we have just whistled for half-time. Assessment? A Marc Márquez firmly established at the helm of the championship!
SO ? So maybe the new RC213V isn't so bad. Certainly, it is necessary to Marc Marquez above to achieve this result born of three victories and eight podiums in nine races contested. But all the same, we probably wouldn't be there with a failed machine. Suddenly, by dint of drinking champagne at the finish of the Grands Prix, the HRC field man Livio Suppo ends up drinking some whey: “ To be frank, I would tell you that our bike is in my opinion better than what some people say. » he raves about speedweek, noting that Pedrosa also experienced the podium, as Crutchlow while Miller won outright at Assen.
« We are very satisfied with our situation, even if there are always improvements to be made. There have been a lot of changes this year. The engine, the electronics, the tires… Everything is different ". And Livio Suppo, Racing Consultant plans even better for the future: “ At the factory, work never stops. In addition, the second part of the season heralds circuits that are more favorable to the characteristics of the Honda and the driving styles of our drivers. We should do even better. Likewise, we focus on the performance of all Hondas and not just that of Marc Márquez ". A message addressed to Dani Pedrosa ?
