This weekend, Marc Márquez treated himself to a breath of fresh air near Montmélo by taking part in a running race on the Catalan track with 700 other people involved in the SOS Children's Villages charity initiative. A distinguished participant who would have liked to complete the 10 km without any worries before suffering from his right shin. The damage would, however, have no consequences for the rest of a season where it appears more and more that he has swapped his sprinter's jersey for the long-distance runner's shorts.
Because it has escaped no one's notice that the Marc Márquez 2016 vintage also agrees to take on the grocer's apron. The thirsty for victories now accepts to let slip to score points. We saw him again recently at Assen and this strategy is bearing fruit since he is now leader of the provisional general classification.
A pedagogy brought by his manager Emilio Alzamora : " he was the one who pointed out to me last year that it was important to finish second. It's difficult for me. At the Sachsenring for the next meeting, I would like to win but if I can't, I will take the best possible result ". A policy which is also imposed by the facts: “ This season is difficult and we are working like never before. We are not at the same level and I have no advantage in the race ».
Jorge Lorenzo et Valentino Rossi those chasing him would therefore be better armed. But they are not immune from mistakes. “ This year, Valentino Rossi is the strongest. It's fast in all conditions and consistently whether it's raining or not. This is probably also why he makes more mistakes. As for Jorge Lorenzo, we know what he is capable of when he is comfortable. He can win five races in a row and he is the one closest to me in the standings. ».
Marc Márquez scored 145 points in eight races. He has never returned empty-handed from a Grand Prix and has two victories. Jorge Lorenzo who follows him with 121 units has three victories but also regrets two retirements. As for Valentino Rossi, he has 103 points, two achievements, and three retirements.
