In this Valencia Grand Prix, Marc Marquez presents himself differently from his other colleagues in terms of calendar. While the one who is commonly feared signals the end of a long and trying season as the arrival of a well-deserved winter break, the eight-time World Champion is already preparing for the 2023 season. And he is not in half measure. Physically, he is working hard to recover all his immense resources, so much so that he has returned to dangerous motocross. And technically, he doesn't let go of Honda for a moment, not sparing the HRC engineers who are under pressure...
Before starting this Valencia Grand Prix, Marc Marquez was initially delighted with the progress of his physical recovery: “ I was able to do motocross, which is already a very big step forward in terms of recovery. It's also one step closer to where I want to go, which is to have the life, the same method and the same way of training that I had before ».
However, he knows that he will not erase the consequences of two years of hardship after his heavy fall in Jerez in July 2020: “ I may adapt some things, but the more it resembles my old form, the better “, he said. “ I'm not ready yet to leave as I would like, but it's one more step », added the official Honda.
Marc Marquez: “ Honda must take the plunge so that we fight on equal terms«
A brand on which he also spoke by revealing his work plan for this last Grand Prix of the season MotoGP : " Friday, we will bring forward the test for 2023 scheduled for Tuesday a little. Because in one day you don't have much time to test ».
Pilot Cervera then does not mince these words: “ To fight for the World Championship, I have to take one step this winter but Honda has to take two. I have to try to give my hundred percent and Honda take the step to try to fight on equal terms », declared the one who will soon welcome Joan mir in his box. Then he finishes: “ I can't wait to test 2023 on Tuesday. I still don't know exactly what they bring. We haven't talked about it, I prefer to wait to find out Sunday afternoon ».
