Marc Márquez leaves the track Buriram in third place and with the feeling of duty accomplished. And for good reason: the strong man is undoubtedly him. In osmosis with a Honda which already seems completely accomplished, he is the only one to set a fast and regular pace, so much so that some see him already ready to attack his ten victories in a row of the 2014 campaign …
However, the six-time winner curbs his euphoria by refusing to go for the best time at the end of an off-season session. HAS 25 , he has gained in maturity and his team watches him like milk on fire. So he can let it go zarco and his teammate Pedrosa in front… " Of course, I heard those who pointed out that I was slower than Saturday. But the fact is that I didn't go out to look for the clock. I feel good, I drive well, our race simulation went well. We were here to learn and especially about the fairing ».
He recalls : " TEverything was perfect. I did 96 laps on Saturday and 97 on Sunday. We worked a lot. I did the most laps and had the best pace. After so many laps, fatigue sets in and that's when a fall looms. From this point of view, my team is attentive and protects me. We work in a different atmosphere and it's great ».
« We also react more quickly in the development ". But what is still left to adjust in this perfect picture? “ For me, the engine is still a little too aggressive. We are working on that. We had the same as in Sepang. We will undoubtedly validate it. But we have to see what it would do on a narrow circuit like Jerez. But we are starting better than in 2017. The chassis is pretty much the same. We enter turns better, which helps to brake better. The engine is more powerful, so lap times come more easily ».
On the carbon swinging arm that appeared during the exercise, he specifies: “ we put it to the test in Valencia and we still need to synthesize it. Grip is better but the bike feels more nervous ". Before leaving Buriram, the reigning World Champion assures: “ I'm ready for the season. But I will certainly still have something to find in Qatar ».
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