Luca Marini is a MotoGP rookie on a Ducati like Jorge Martin and his teammate Enea Bastianini. But the comparison stops there. Because in terms of results, there is no possible comparison. While the two aforementioned have experienced the joys of the podium, Luca Marini shows that it is not only students like Morbidelli or Bagnaia who come out of the VR46 academy. A talent incubator whose big boss is his half-brother Valentino Rossi…
Luca marini doesn't have to worry about his 28 points scored at this stage of the season which put him 20th in his first MotoGP championship. It will be recalled that his other beginner companions have a capital of 71 points for George Martin who is now even a winner in the category, while bastianini, who rides the same GP19 at Avintia, has collected 61. Yes, but Luca Marini is ahead of a big name in the general classification which is that of Valentino Rossi. Who has exactly the same number of units as him…
Apart from the second race in Austria, where he finished 5th in a race placed under the “flag to flag” regime, Luca marini sailed behind the lines. In six Grands Prix he did not reach the points, but was able to complete many laps behind Valentino Rossi. " We have a similar speed. That's why we often meet in the race. They are always great duels and I really enjoy fighting with him. When we meet on the track during testing sessions, we try to help each other ».
Luca Marini: “ I try to learn from my brother«
If the two half-brothers are equal in pace and points, we will still note a big difference: for Luca it is the first year in the premier category while for Valentino it is the last... " The first experience with MotoGP was incredible. You must be very focused and perfectly feel the sensations of the bike and the tires. Then there are electronics. Communication with the team is very important. I'm trying to learn from my brother... »
Then Luca Marini finishes on motogp.com : “ I realized that behind every driver you can learn. Everyone is very fast. When you follow someone, you have to open your eyes. Some drivers do something special on certain tracks ". No doubt, but the aim of the game is to ride in front of everyone.
