Ninth at the end of the first day of MotoGP testing Sepang, it is in tenth position that Marc Marquez concluded its second day in Malaysia. Each time a little more than a second from the best time. A discretion that the competition considers to be desired, which does not at all seem to be the opinion of the reigning World Champion who is rediscovering his electronic problems from last year. That said, the year hadn't ended so badly for him...
But while waiting for a happy outcome, we have to face daily life. And this one seems to impose a low profile with a new engine which must, like its predecessor, digest standard electronics: “ It wasn't our day because we encountered a multitude of problems » begins the five-time winner. “ We started slowly due to the wet track but we were also forced to stay in the box due to technical problems ».
« I wanted to go out with the other bike, but it also had problems. But hey, it's better that it happens now rather than during a Grand Prix. The team has time to work, particularly on the settings. If the weather permits tomorrow, we will try to make further progress ».
Public chat GP One, he details: “ our difficulties are diverse but they mainly come from electronics. This is the main problem and we waste a lot of time on this. We must find the right basis for the program. But that's the point of these tests. In the meantime, we can't try anything else, it has a strong impact on our work schedule ».
« The problem arises when exiting a turn. I really have to be gentle with the throttle, unless I find another solution to get grip.” And this new engine? “I don't know if I'm going to continue using it for tomorrow. Or in another configuration. I have to make up my mind and, at the moment, I have to say that I don't know ».
An unknown which is however not discouraging: “ However, I think I have a good overall rhythm. We have to work on the front and on this engine. Tire-wise, I didn't notice any differences. New or used, they are competitive ».
Marc Márquez completed 33 laps including the best in 2'00.531. Which earned him tenth place of the day. His teammate Pedrosa is fourteenth after 44 laps with a best time of 2'00.886. The best performance of the day went to the Suzuki of Iannone in 1'59.452.
