Motocross and Grand Prix riders is a subject that is debated in the paddock. The passion of the participants is opposed by the caution of the team owners who live in fear of news announcing an injury during training. Because pilots don't just do it for fun and pleasure. They push their abilities to the limit to become tougher. A risk, without a doubt, but also a necessity according to the most illustrious player in current MotoGP: Marc Márquez.
Jumping from bump to bump with a motorcycle is obviously taking risks. Doesn't a professional MotoGP rider take on enough as it is to add more by training on the handlebars of a cross machine? For Marc Márquez, the question is not posed in these terms. He explains : " I started with motocross, and more than training, it's a passion. I really like motocross » said the Repsol Honda rider.
This observation made, it explains the added value of such an exercise: “ every lap is different on an MX track. You go from one lap to the next and suddenly there are more drivers on the track and the lines change. You therefore have to react incredibly quickly to find a way not to lose speed. You have to try it in a different way. Motocross really helps to avoid falls or to react well on the MotoGP bike » declared the five-time world champion of the flagship Grand Prix category, who will be able to win another title in Buriram this weekend.
We will recall that Marc Márquez is not the only one to fall for motocross. fabio quartararo in fact also just like a Andrea Dovizioso who even sees people retraining there. Non-exhaustive list…
