Marc Marquez remains a phenomenon. When Valentino Rossi bowed out by putting down leather and helmet, the widely shared idea was that the Doctor had the size of a motorcycle Michael Jordan. Be a legend who will shine eternally in the firmament of his sport. However, this aura and this title are contested by Alberto Puig who specifies that this Michael Jordan is still in office and he is even in his Repsol Honda ranks. For Johann Zarco, the eight-time World Champion is even much more than that…
Alberto puig is a high representative of the Repsol Honda team convinced in all circumstances of the superiority of its colors. And this conviction is very natural, illustrating an unwavering and noble loyalty. For the Spanish, Ducati is an illusion and it is in his box that we find the best bike and also the best rider. If there is undoubtedly debate on the first point, even with the fact put forward that, since 2007, the reds have not had any World Champion crowned with their Desmosedici, the second is less controversial.
A supremacy that the last two seasons, although marked by the dark series of injuries, have not damaged. It will be recalled that first there was the fracture of the humerus which forced him to undergo three surgical operations forcing him to desert the track for an entire season, then diplopia arrived, which forced him to not enjoying the last two races of the season. A vision problem that continues to cause him problems.
« Marc Marquez is a very special guy, an above average biker«
2021 has certainly been a tricky year for Marc Marquez and his team who had to fight against physical problems. Despite his fortunes and misfortunes, because the eight-time World Champion also fell a lot, three victories enhanced the Spaniard's record. Enough to arouse the admiration of teammates and other rivals. “ what continues to amaze me is the talent of Marc Márquez. Even if he has less potential than before, he is in incredible physical condition " commented Johann zarco in the documentary Dazn “Yo, Pilot”, before adding: “ this, in addition to his talent, allowed him to achieve victories this year even without the strength of an arm. There aren't many guys like Marc. It was Superman Marc, he's still a superman ».
« With a bike that wasn't even the best in the field, probably few knew the conditions in which Marc raced this year, with an arm that is recovering but is not at all 100% " mentioned Alberto puig. " He certainly knows what he did, the way he did it and to win these races, because it's Marc Marquez and he's a very special guy. He's a Michael Jordan of motorcycles, an above average biker » he finishes.
