Last week, we learned that Marc Marquez had offered Honda the restitution of 2020 salary, due to the fact that he had not completed the season. Forced to withdraw due to his poorly managed injury, the idea is that he did not deserve the money that must be earned on the bike. Magnanimous, Honda refused the gesture. A great bond between the pilot and his employer in a particular context that until then had been said to be conducive to tensions. End of the story ? Not really …
The gesture is beautiful, chivalrous, imbued with an exemplary moral sense. Marc Marquez wanted to give back the money collected by Honda for a 2020 season that he did not do due to injury. One can only be dazzled and bow, then move on. However, some had doubts. A corrosive feeling that dissolves the varnish to reveal another, much less glorious reality...
To go down this path, you need shoulders and courage. And we hope for elements. In any case, on GP One, Charles Pernat gave his feelings on this subject, without bothering with nuances… “ This is one of the most classic political maneuvers. I would have done it myself » says the one who held the highest sporting position at Aprilia.
“Marc Marquez made a nice gesture towards public opinion and towards Honda”
We therefore imagine that he knows what he is talking about. Moreover, he develops: “ they had paid for it for some time and Marc simply made a nice gesture towards public opinion and towards Honda. It turned out to be a great business. They paid him well despite not racing but especially for everything he won ».
Charles Pernat ends by maintaining his idea of a investigation Honda about the window opening which officially broke the first plate placed on his humerus: “ Marc surely has something to hide. He too must take his blame and he understands it well. I wish him to come back as soon as possible ". This is called having opinions...
