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Le Grand Prix of France approach, but we see that the last Spanish Grand Prix left its mark. By what means? That of the fact that, on the first row of the starting grid, Marc Márquez was the oldest of the three present or that, on the podium, the same Márquez was the youngest of the leading trio. The person himself, seven-time World Champion, noted it. Traveling for an exhibition with his Honda in the football stadium of Leipzig, the Catalan recognizes that the facts of Jerez are not so trivial…

Here's a new one: Marc Márquez is getting old! It wasn't noticed that much until fabio quartararo raises awareness by becoming, in Jerez, the youngest driver to take pole position in a premier category Grand Prix. As a catalyst which also raised awareness among the team members Jorge Lorenzo : " in Jerez, I was the oldest in the top 3 in qualifying and on the podium on Sunday. Because Quartararo and Morbidelli were in qualifying next to me, then Rins and Viñales were then with me. This means that the younger generation has reached the top of the hierarchy. But at 26, I still feel very young ».

However, the event opened up for reflection: “ you never know when your time is up. Right now, I'm enjoying the results. The present tastes sweet. But no one can guess when my winning streak in the MotoGP World Championship will end. I'm going to try to stay in MotoGP until someone kicks me and says: 'Enough, goodbye'. I am aware that one day someone will show that he is faster than me ».

« It's sports. That's life. Everyone has their time. Fabio Quartararo appeared. In Jerez we saw other very fast talents »Adds Márquez on speedweek. " Victories are my motivation. If you don't win, you suffer. If you stay motivated, don't get injured and your body is in perfect condition, you can stay active for a long time. Maybe up to 40 years old. But maybe you will lose your motivation in a few years. So far I don't see this danger ».

This weekend will take place the French Grand Prix. Fabio Quartararo, will he make the man from Cervera look old again?

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