Marc Marquez has shared his thoughts on his performance during the opening day of the Barcelona Grand Prix, highlighting the challenges he faces on this circuit and the importance of learning from his competitors. The Spanish driver notably mentioned the performance of Jorge Martin, whom he considers to be an example to follow in terms of pressure management.
As the end of the 2024 season approaches, Marc
Marquez shared his thoughts on his and his rivals' performances at the Barcelona Solidarity Grand Prix, while discussing his future with Ducati. The Catalan driver notably addressed the duel for the title between
Jorge Martin et Pecco Bagnaiahis own difficulty at the Circuit de Catalunya, as well as his progress with his new bike.
Marquez highlighted the added pressure that comes with fighting for the title and compared the current situation to
Jorge Martin to his in 2013, during his first MotoGP title. “ I saw Jorge Martin looking for limits and taking risks, that's what you have to do.
There is more pressure, but you have to know how to manage it. I think Martin, with his experience, is able to handle this pressure well“, he said.
Marc Marquez also spoke of the wisdom acquired through experience, emphasizing that mistakes in
Martin were learning opportunities.
Marc Marquez admitted that he still struggled on the Circuit de Catalunya, a track which does not particularly suit his driving style. “ Even when the dates change, the feeling remains the same“, he explained. Despite this, he is determined to improve his performance, as he has done in the past at other difficult circuits. He added that he hoped to improve his time compared to previous editions of the Grand Prix and aim for a top five in the race.
Marc Marquez :
« I saw Jorge Martin looking for limits and taking risks, that's what you have to do »
The pilot Gresini also spoke about his work with his new bike, saying that testing new parts on a difficult circuit allows him to better evaluate improvements. “ If you test parts on a circuit that suits you wellyou risk letting yourself be fooled by the sensationbut here, you clearly see the differences“, he explained.
Marquez remains optimistic for the days to come and hopes that progress will continue to materialize.
Marc also praised his brother's performances,
Alex Marquezwho has always been fast at the Circuit de Catalunya, and noted the good form of Marco Bezzecchiemphasizing its ability to adapt to difficult conditions. “ Bezzecchi has a great capacity for adaptationespecially when conditions are complex“, said Marc. “ He is a reference for me, and he is still very fasteven in difficult situations. »
Finally, looking to the future, Marquez hinted at his next challenge with Ducati in 2025, emphasizing that this move to the official team will bring new responsibilities and new objectives. “ When a driver joins an official team, it's a big jump. We have to keep working, but the goal is to stay competitive and aim for the podium, see more. »
Marquez concluded by emphasizing that he was still motivated to fight at the highest level, but that he was also aware of the challenges ahead, particularly with the arrival of new dynamics within Ducati.
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