Marc Marquez once again confirmed this Friday, the first day of the Malaysian Grand Prix, the difficulty he is experiencing on the Sepang circuit. Despite a recent victory in Australia, the Spanish driver struggled to find rhythm on this track, a circuit where he has already triumphed in the past. But that was before 2020…
Marc Marquez openly admitted his difficulties during the tests of the Malaysian Grand Prixa circuit where he has enjoyed success in the past. Although the pilot of Gresini Racing shone with a recent victory at
Phillip Island and a solid second place in
Thailandits performance at
Sepang left something to be desired. Just qualifying for Q2, he finished just 0.076 seconds
in front of the KTM rookie, Pedro Acosta.
« I tried to start in an optimistic way, in a positive waybut once again, here in Malaysia, we are having more difficulties than usual », confided Marquez. He emphasized that, historically, Montmelò et
Sepang have been circuits where he has always struggled, and this year is no exception.
Marc Marquez :
« the races where I have difficulty, I have a little more difficulty than in the past »
Marc Marquez attributes his current problems in part to broken humerus which he suffered during the Spanish Grand Prix in 2020. “ Before, when I was struggling, I managed to compensate in one way or another. Since my injuryI am in difficulty and I can no longer compensate “, he explained.
Although he always encountered challenges in
Sepang before his injury, he was able to compensate thanks to his physical condition. From now on, he must adjust his driving style: “ I have to adapt. The races where I have difficulty, I have a little more difficulty than in the past. »
Marc Marquez made clear his concerns about his inability to fly like he used to. His approach has changed, and instead of forcing things, he focuses on how he feels. This adaptation could be the key to his future performance as he navigates the physical and technical challenge of MotoGP in 2024.
MotoGP, Malaysia J1: classification
