MotoGP, Marc Marquez: “maybe one day I will be afraid of getting hurt”.

Marc Marquez is not only the current champion in MotoGP. This is also a special case. His constant motivation, his driving style and his insatiable desire to win place him above a field that is already of very high quality. He seems elusive to his opponents. However, a Lorenzo decided to go into battle by challenging him on his Honda terrain. Such an iron will is demanding. And therefore oxidizable. How long will the seven-time title holder be able to continue like this? Even he asks the question...

Incidentally, this is the first time in his career that the HRC man has experienced such a difficult convalescence after going under the knife for a shoulder that was quick to dislocate. His preparation for the 2019 campaign will inevitably be affected. It remains to be seen to what extent. And what impact this episode will have had on the mentality of the native of Cervera.

A mentality, by the way, very particular: “ all that matters is the world title. Without that, nothing makes sense. But I hope people remember me for my driving style, my personality and my ambition on the track. My style is the extension of my ambition. If I have 18 meetings to do and I have to fall 18 times to achieve my goals, then I will fall 18 times. This is my credo. Ambition means you have to give it your all on the track ».

He specifies : " When I manage to save a fall, I always hope that the scene will be immortalized on TV so I can watch the images again. I am among those who fall the most. But that doesn't mean I'm a bad driver. However, there may come a day when I will be afraid of hurting myself. But if you think like that, you're never fast. I have to manage this unconsciously because I always like to be on the razor's edge ».

Marc Marquez ends on Solomoto : “ sometimes I realize I'm going to fall. You know you're going over the limit, but you don't give up because a rider can be faster. This is where I need to learn to control myself. It's more a story of personal management than knowing your limits. What helps me is the experience I accumulate and which helps me to be more mature. Both on the track and in life ».