The two brothers Marc and Alex Marquez, reigning World Champions, were present at the mid-season tournament of the Santander e-League, a virtual football competition. They spoke there for the first time since it became known that Pol Espargaro was going to become a Repsol Honda rider in 2021, which would move Álex to LCR. However, they were not asked about this, at their express request.
“I'm really excited to get started, because there really isn't much to do. Starting at home, in Jerez, will be a luxury. With what's going on, it will be a great opportunity for people to have fun." explained the eight-time World Champion to Marca.com.
“There was this obligatory break, and now we are in full physical preparation. In isolation, we played video games more than working out. »
“Now things have changed. You can't miss, you have to watch out for injuries. The Championship will be intense, short and not to be missed. It will be hard physically and mentally. »
The objectives of Marc and Álex
For Mark, “The approach is always to win, to fight for the title. I'm the first to say it. I am aware of it, you have to reinvent yourself every time. »
According to Alex, “In my case, as a rookie, I will be closely observed and followed. The important thing will be to adapt as quickly as possible. »
Coexistence in a confined environment
According to Marc: “There was everything. Some of the distractions involved video games. MotoGP had a championship on its theme and I was beaten. I didn't like it very much. I hope the start of the Championship will be on time. »
Video games
According to Alex: “We’re just a bunch of guys. »
For Marc: “We're more of a Call of Duty type, where we spend hours. »
Marc's shoulder
" It's good. If the season had started on the right date, it would have cost me the first four or five races. »
“She is completely recovered. I won't have the shoulder excuse, I'll have to find another one. » (laugh)
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