Four Grands Prix took place in this first episode of this undecided MotoGP season and before tackling the European chapter of this breathtaking series, Marc Marquez sent his directives to the Honda engineers... Because, ultimately, all is not rosy with this RC213V and even if the eight-time world champion missed the races in Indonesia and Argentina due to a third diplopia contracted on the battlefield, he had a clear idea of the 2022 opus of the HRC, on a route he knows very well: that of Austin.
From this Austin race from which he emerged as a hero in going up 18 places, from 24th and last position to sixth, Marc Marquez analyzed everything in his fantastic ride. And here is his summary: “ overtaking maneuvers took place at braking points He said. " Our bike is very good at braking points. But driving it and understanding with the front tire is difficult. It's the complete opposite of last year.. We also ride with a completely different setup ».
He adds, referring to the corrective actions that the engineers will have to carry out: “ we must understand the right path. We made progress on Saturday. We tried things and then I said: 'This is the way'. The other Honda riders tried it on Sunday morning and they liked it too. It's important that other drivers also like what I feel. We must continue »Says Marc Marquez.
Marc Marquez: “ I stayed pretty calm throughout the race in Austin. I controlled myself well«
« Now we have to understand our level on the European circuits. I don't think we can fight for victory in every race. But it was important that I saw exactly the weaknesses of the bike on a circuit that I know very well » he further specifies before revealing: “ I put real pressure on the Honda engineers. I said, “If you want to win or at least be competitive in the next races, you need to try harder in this area and that one.” "I have already told Honda what they need to work on if we want to be competitive in the next races. It's true that Pol does well on certain tracks. Nakagami does well on some tracks too. But we have some weaknesses that we can improve because we need to be competitive on all circuits and be able to consistently deliver good performances. ».
He ends on speedweek speaking of himself… “ Of course I'll take risks. The goal is to be on the podium in every race. But right now, it's not the time to fight for the podium. As soon as I ride on the track, you no longer think about the risk or the danger. Naturally, I try to control myself and not push too hard. Anyway, I stayed pretty calm throughout the race in Austin. I controlled myself well. In the last four or five laps I was tired. Pecco was on hand. But I said to myself: 'Sixth place is enough' ". After four races, Honda is sixth and last in the constructors' championship.
