In his latest analysis, Manuel Pecino looked at the impressive number of crashes accumulated by Marc Marquez in MotoGP: a total of 212 crashes over 168 Grands Prix. This statistic only covers his years in MotoGP, not including his experiences in Moto2 and Moto3. Pecino points out that these 212 incidents represent many times Marquez got back up after hitting the ground, showing his incredible determination and tenacity.
Pecino even evokes on motosan a striking memory of a Catalan Grand Prix where Marquez fell four timesbut continued each time. “ Few drivers continue like this after several falls in a single Grand Prix, » says Pecino, admiring this resilience. In 2017the most difficult season for him in terms of falls, Marc
Marquez fell 27 timesbut only two of these incidents took place during the race. Pecino explains that this behavior is part of the strategy of
Marquez : « he often tests the limits of the bike during testing to be able to perform at best in the race. »
However, Pecino clarifies that this constant search for the limit is partly due to the nature of the motorcycle he was riding. “ That was his method with the Honda, and this does not change even with the Ducati,” he adds. This need to push the limits remained constant, even after his transition from
Honda to the
Ducati.
“Marc Marquez’s mentality has not changed”
The falls of Marc Marquezalthough numerous, are often concentrated in tests or qualifications, showing that it favors racing safety. For example, in his first season in MotoGP he fell 15 times, but only once in a race. Pecino compares this risk-taking to that of other pilots, such as Pedro Acostaemphasizing the fact that pilots often weigh risks based on their position: “ when we fight for victory,
the risk is worth it. »
Pecino also remembers 2020the year marked by the serious injury of Marc Marquez. Although he only fell once that season, it was the rush of his return that aggravated his injury. And despite this traumatic event, he came back 2021
with the same aggressive spirit, falling again 22 times. « This shows that his mentality has not changed,” concludes Pecino, adding with humor: “ after 212 falls, Alpinestars had to spend hours repairing their suits! »
This analysis highlights the unwavering perseverance of
Marquez and his unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries, whatever the consequences.
