This was the expected reaction after Honda decided to redistribute its rider assignments in MotoGP. This is that of Marc Marquez. With the arrival of Pol Espargaró taken from KTM, it was necessary to make room for him to the detriment of his brother Alex. At the end of the chain, Cal Crutchlow was the sacrifice on duty. How would the eight-time World Champion, who had signed a four-year lease with HRC at the time when his brother seemed to be taking up residence at his side, interpret this upheaval? In fact, there was no surprise. Which gives an idea of his answer…
No, Marc Marquez was not shaken by the formalization of Pol Espargaro by his side, nor was he shocked to learn that his brother Alex had to move to the satellite team LCR without having been able to prove his racing abilities. Likewise, Honda didn't take him by surprise.
On this issue, he expressed himself as follows: “ like I always said, I never forced or vetoed who my teammate could be, and this time it wasn't going to be any different » begins the eight-time World Champion. “ I have always respected Honda's decisions in this case, like last year, after the particular situation of Jorge Lorenzo, putting the Moto2 World Champion, who was my brother, as teammate ».
“A positive step for Alex and Honda”
« They thought Pol should be my teammate and Álex got the opportunity to go to LCR with the support of the factory and I think it's a positive step for Álex and Honda ", added Marc Marquez. He welcomes the renewal of his brother for two years, even if it involves running in the satellite structure: “ Above all, I think it's a natural step. What is not normal is to go directly to the factory team. If we look at the MotoGP CV, the riders who went directly to the factory team, as was my case, are very few. The normal thing is the path that Quartararo, Morbidelli, Bagnaia or Stoner have taken in their careers, like starting in a satellite team. You are very lucky to have factory support ».
« I think it's a very positive step for my brother and I'm very happy for him, that he can show himself and win a place in MotoGP ", said Mark. It will be recalled that Pol Espargaro signed with Repsol Honda to be a partner of Marc Marquez in 2021 and 2022, and that'Alex Marquez renewed with HRC for two seasons, to ride in the LCR satellite structure. Pol Espargaro will be the fourth different teammate of Marc Marquez over the last four seasons...
