Santi Hernandez, Marc Marquez’s former team leader in the Repsol Honda box, reacted to his favourite rider’s first successes with the Gresini team’s Ducati. Marc Marquez’s return to victory has resonated in the Honda garage, even if the technicians are focused on their current riders, Luca Marini and Joan Mir, and on the problems of the RC-V. Hernandez does not hide a certain satisfaction to see his former rider triumph again after more than 1,000 days without a victory.
At MotorLand Aragon, Marc Marquez had a perfect weekend: fastest time on Friday, pole position, victory in the sprint and the main race. This success recalls the glory days of Mark at the house of Repsol Honda before his accident in 2020. This is his first victory with Ducatithe 60th of his career, after having won 59 with
Honda. Hernandez, who was filmed during the victory, said he did not realize it at the time: ” I was focused on my work, on my pilot, and nothing was going through my head. »
Although he is no longer part of Marquez’s team,
Santi Hernandez felt proud seeing his former protégé win the victory. He added that it is those who now surround Mark who must take advantage of this moment.
Santi Hernandez: ”
We all know Marc Marquez and we know that he never gives up. »
The relationship between Santi Hernandez And
Marc Marquez goes beyond the professional. They are long-time friends and have shared many moments. This return to victory with Ducatiafter years of difficulties, is a sign of resilience for the Spanish driver.
Hernandez expressed his joy at seeing his friend triumph: “ When you love a friend, you wish them the best.and he deserves this victory, not only as a driver, but also as a person. »
Marc Marqueznow third in the drivers’ standings, remains at 53 points of Jorge Martin. Even though his chances for the championship seem reduced, Hernandez remains optimistic and stresses that the real goal is to build a solid base to aim for the world title next year. But he reminds that everything is possible with Markcapable of surprising when you least expect it… ” We all know Marc Marquez and we know that he never gives up. You can expect anything from Marc. He always pulls a rabbit out of the hat. ” he concludes on motosan.
