MotoGP, VIDEO – “You’re killing me”: Injured, Marc Marquez also put the entire Ducati garage through the wringer

Marc Marquez returned to victory. But at the Hungarian Grand Prix, he wasn't the only one suffering. He was suffering on the bike. His team was suffering in the pits. And even his father was begging him to slow down. This 100th career victory may well be remembered as one of the most revealing of what Marc Marquez truly is: a rider capable of winning despite the pain, and capable, in the process, of pushing everyone around him to their limits.

After the arrival, the images broadcast by Ducati revealed what went on behind the scenes. While the public admired his victory against Pedro AcostaMarquez was actually battling against his own body. In the paddock, the Spaniard finally blurted out to his engineers:

« My arm hurt so much I couldn't take it anymore…And the shoulder too… The foot is a piece of cake"A revelation that adds another dimension to his performance. Because Balaton Park is an extremely physical circuit, and Marquez He had just returned from surgery on his right shoulder. Yet, nothing was visible from the outside. As was often the case with him.

The following scene perfectly sums up the weekend. Reuniting with his driver after the finish, Luigi Dall'Igna he says to him: Marc, I don't know if you're more tired... or me... "Immediate response from the person concerned:" Yes, you're killing me."That's all there is to it. Because following Marc Marquez Being on the pit wall is never a relaxing experience. Even when he wins. Especially when he wins.

Davide Tardozzi He knows something about that. All weekend, Marquez insisted on using medium tires. A choice that didn't reassure everyone at DucatiAnd when the Spanish champion started setting impressive lap times at the end of the race, the official team manager was torn between admiration and anxiety.

 

Davide Tardozzi to Marc Marquez: " I'm never at ease with you… »

« 38,3… In the 20th round"A remark that was half admiring, half incredulous." Then Marquez immediately recalled: That was the medium tire strategy… Don't worry. That was the medium tire strategy. »

The answer of Tardozzi instantly became one of the phrases of the weekend: I'm never at ease with you… "Before taking his pilot in his arms."

But perhaps the most revealing moment came in the garage DucatiAway from the microphones. Away from the press conferences. When the timing screen displayed a new fastest lap recorded Marc Marquez on the twentieth pass.

His father, Julia MarquezHe couldn't believe his eyes. While his son was returning from injury and already controlling the race, he kept attacking. Again. Always more. The reaction was immediate.

« Wow! Best trick ever! He's crazy! Easy, easy… Come on Marc, you've done it before! »

A cry from the heart. From a father who knows the man better than anyone. And who knows he is incapable of slowing down.

This victory ultimately sums up the entire career of Marc MarquezInjuries don't slow him down. Statistics don't satisfy him. Calculations don't interest him. Not even when he's in the lead.

Even when he's in control. Even when he's just returned from an operation. He keeps attacking.

And that's precisely what's driving his entourage crazy. At Balaton Park, Marc Marquez He suffered. But he also caused suffering. Dall'Igna. Tardozzi. His fatherAnd probably a few engineers. DucatiThe only difference is that when it comes time to climb onto the top step of the podium MotoGPHe was still able to smile.