In the competitive world of MotoGP, Marc Marquez, who recently celebrated his 31st birthday, has now established himself as one of the veterans of the circuit. Faced with the arrival of young prodigies such as Pedro Acosta, Marquez reflects on his evolution and the challenges to remain at the top. “The new generation brings a different driving style, that’s undeniable,” admits Marquez. It recalls its beginnings in 2013, marked by an innovative style which has since been adapted and rejected by newcomers.
« In my day, it was the elbow that scraped the asphalt, but now it's the shoulder. Look at drivers like Jorge Martin and Pedro Acosta, they use their bodies in a very dynamic way, » observes Marc Marquez. However, he emphasizes that aggressiveness on the handlebars is not the only key to success: “ Take Aleix Espargaró, he is extremely fast with a rather classic style. The important thing is to adapt and find with your team what works best"
During his career, Marc Marquez was able to draw inspiration from legends such as Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo, and Dani Pedrosa. Today, he turns to young people to learn. “ When I started, I was the young person learning from the elders. Today, I find myself learning from young talents who are coming along with incredible speed,” he said.
Marc Marquez: “ old ? I especially feel experienced »
Asked about his age, Marquez dodges with humor: “ I especially feel experienced,” while admitting that the days when he was the young wolf fighting the icons of the sport seem very close and yet gone. “ It's a normal cycle in sport. Each generation has its hour of glory before passing the torch"
Despite his experience, Marc Marquez recognizes that the pure speed that characterized him in his younger years is no longer there. “ I'll probably never be as fast as I used to be,” he confides, while emphasizing the importance of experience in compensating for this loss of speed.
Young people coming from Moto2 are quickly discovering that pure speed is not enough to dominate in MotoGP. “ They learn to better manage tires, which leads to a change in their cornering speed over the course of the races. It's a whole process of adaptation,” concludes with motorsport total Marc Marquez, testifying to the complexity and constant evolution of MotoGP.
