MotoGP, Marc Marquez, Honda: “all the riders asked for more power, we concentrate on the front tire”

Marc Marquez is still the reigning World Champion, as he is also the one who falls the most over a season. A cause and effect relationship which shows that the Honda official does not spare a mount far from perfect. Taking advantage of the winter break to recover from a delicate shoulder operation, he is also focused on preparing his next RC213V. And here's what he asked the engineers in Tokyo...

The title having been acquired in Japan, the man from Cervera was able to start his development quite early. And even before… in an interview with Solomoto, he admits : " we started working on some aspects during the tests in Misano and Motorland, step by step ". Thereupon, he gives this indication: “ all the drivers asked for more power from the factories. But I think we need to focus on the front end. You have to find a good compromise with the tires, a fundamental element ».

There is also another essential aspect: “ electronics is another important aspect. We can change the character or behavior of the motor, but with the standard box there are limits. It's not what the factories prefer, but it's better for the drivers because they can tell the difference. Current motorcycles are developed to carry electronics, otherwise we would be thrown into the air ».

On January 23, the Honda team will make its official presentation at the headquarters of its sponsor Repsol. On this occasion, MM93 will be alongside its new teammate Jorge Lorenzo promised to be more formidable than Dani Pedrosa, now retired: “ when a new driver arrives, there is a lot of curiosity to see how he develops. And I think it can be useful to observe it because you can always learn something ».