Marc Marquez and Repsol Honda continue to be transparent in this convalescence from a fourth operation on his right arm which will have been, whatever happens, the last chance for his humerus. The eight-time World Champion, who fills his social network with his increasingly demanding training sessions, confirms that, physically, he is recovering well. But he also says that mentally he has his gaps while he does not deny the extent of Honda's current difficulties. This is why he will be in the official team box in Austria, from August 19 to 21, as a consultant.
Marc Marquez gradually recovers its shape and it is an essential step before hoping to regain its pilot level MotoGP. And it's not as easy as the refreshing images he distills on the web seem to show. In a communication under the seal Repsol, he is sincere about his doubts which, on certain days, assail and undermine him: “ it's a fight, I haven't fought for two days or two months, it's been two years » he recalls with a certain solemnity. “ I won a few races last year but struggled a lot. In Jerez I realized that something had to change. It's been hard and it's hard now mentally, not because I don't run, but because you still have this doubt on your arm. I can't do another operation. I'm convinced this time it will go well, but these thoughts are always there in your mind ».
On its current state, he specifies: “ I feel better and the bone is healing positively and that's the best news of all. We're still in rehab mode, I'm working really hard on the cardio side to try to be ready ».
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He also mentions this medical stage at the end of the month which will say a lot about the rest of the events: “ end of august i have another medical exam, From there we can take the next step with rehab and really start pushing and building our muscles. Some days are better than others, but it's all part of the journey. I'm optimistic, but I don't want to say too much about the timing until we have that control: now is not the time to push too hard. I waited a long time for these sensations ».
Marc Marquez don't just talk about him. He is also concerned about the position of Honda, who is also ill: “ Honda is in a critical moment. I talk a lot with my team and try to understand the 2022 bike, the situation and what is happening » says the older brother of Alex who will be a pilot Ducati in 2023. “That's why I will go to Austria, to talk to everyone and meet HRC staff from Japan to work for the future. Let's all work together, win together, lose together and come back together ».
« I also talk a lot with Stefan Bradl, me and my chief mechanic Santi work together and test things, we both know how I drive. I told Mugello that I would be at home, but I want to stay connected. With the previous operation, I disconnected too much and I want to be involved so that when I return, I have everything ready " finished Marc Marquez.
