Marc Marquez returns to his RC213V which he will certainly return to for the two days of testing in Misano which will follow this weekend's San Marino Grand Prix. It will then be a question of working on opus 2023 which must be a success. This will be the last mechanical chance for HRC like this fourth operation which was the last physical opportunity for Marc Marquez. There is no longer any room for error and the descent in the MotoGP hierarchy has been so dizzying for Honda that it can be described as a collapse. All of the brand's worst historical results are in line to be beaten in 2022. In such a context and with the pressure of a formidable eight-time World Champion, it is difficult to maintain calm. This is precisely what the Spaniard fears…
Marc Marquez fears all the more this “ panic " than Honda will have to take on a cultural revolution. And it is not won. Because it means taking this historic turn, the outcome of which will open with the realization that Japan is no longer the light of the paddock. It is Europe, its men, its skills and its method which now shine. A tight curve in which HRC is not yet at the point of apex.
However, we will have to go there, even if we put the forms like Marc Marquez attempts to do so: I don't mean that Honda should imitate European working methods. No, because the Japanese working method has been very successful in recent years. Honda has won numerous titles over the past decade ". So much for the honors. The following is intended to give the impetus needed to take the plunge: “ the world is changing, the championship is changing. When the young drivers reached the top, the way of driving changed. You then need to research as a driver how to improve and stay on top. Honda is making a lot of effort in this direction. We must analyze everything carefully ". Then he concludes with this essential message: “ but you shouldn't panic. Panic is our greatest enemy ».
Marc Marquez: “ the racing team must work even closer with the factory in Japan »
He therefore also wants to reassure: “ if our team stays motivated, we will definitely save ourselves from this situation. We, the pilots, are here to help them. As a driver, I will do my part 100% and support the team. And now it is important that we understand what we need from Project 2023. We also need to change the concept and improve coordination. Honda has won more world titles as a brand than any other. I am with Honda because I believe in this brand. I believe that with them I can return to the top. But it is also clear that Honda must understand how to organize itself better. We have more races and fewer tests every year. Factory work is therefore becoming more and more important for track performance. The racing team must work even closer with the factory in Japan ».
Words that recall those of a certain Gigi Dall'Igna when he arrived at Ducati in 2013. The Italian had made the involvement of factory engineers in the work on the racing track his priority. Nearly ten years later, the observation is edifying: Ducati has always had a driver on the podium in 19 races MotoGP consecutive, Honda hasn't had one for twelve races. But it took a long time to get there. However, at 29 years, Marc Marquez doesn't really have any anymore. “ I want to have the best bike on the track. Honda is competing to win world championships. The same goes for Honda riders: we all want to fight for the world title » concludes MM93 who has already pointed out that a motorcycle likely to further enhance his record was the source of his affection for the winged coat of arms. Missing this, he will be able to turn the page, as he has done with his manager since the age of 12, Emilio Alzamora...
