Manda Ducati. And he commands with enormous authority. And he does it with his two leaders from last year, the champion and the runner-up, ‘Pecco’ Bagnaia y Jorge Martindominating the first day of training on the track Losail (Doha, Qatar) in the same way, that is, with enormous power, that they did in the first three days of testing. Sepang, en Malasia.
The first day of Qatar, which will close today MotoGP preseason with a view to the start of the worldon March 10, on the illuminated Losail route, once again demonstrated that the Apriliaespecially that of Aleix Espargaró (“It is a pleasure to enjoy this motorcycle that has been placed in my hands”), has taken an enormous step in terms of aerodynamics and competitiveness. That the ‘rookie’ Pedro Acosta (GasGas) will start the battle. What Brad Binder keeps KTM up and that Fabio Di Giannantonio (Ducati)who was on the verge of being left without a motorcycle this year, may be another of the revelation boys of 2024.
Marc Márquez, yesterday, on the night of Losail. / GRESINI RACING TEAM
And, of course, another of the great novelties are the brothers Marc and Alex Marquezof the team Gresini Racing Team Ducati, who continue to star in great moments before the initial flag. Alex taking one more step to what he did last year and appearing at the top (yesterday on the podium, finishing third) and Marc, little by little, adapting to his new bike, after 11 years riding on the Honda RC213V. “I am human and it will take a lot to fight for victory,” stated MM93 at the end of the first day of Losail.
Of course, the eldest Márquez insists, every time he has the opportunity, which is always, to calm his fans and freeze for a few weeks or months the expectations of success that they grant to the eight-time world champion. “I said it when 2023 ended and I insist on the start of 2024. This will not be easy, but I take it with patience and knowing that my opportunity will only come if I insist on not rushing.”
“There are three guys who have been riding this Ducati for a long time and they are going very fast. I have to focus on them and improve as much as I can”
Marc Márquez insists that dreams are one thing and reality is another, very different thing. “The reality is that I come from four very difficult years. I have to gain confidence again. If you look at the preseason, I’m just trying to handle it in the best way, calmly and trying to understand the bike, because it takes time. I am human and the years go by. The young people are arriving and they are fast. “It’s natural.”
For the champion from Cervera (Lleida), who has just turned 31, “every athlete has their moment and, step by step, you must understand how to adapt to the situation. Of course it will be a difficult season. There are two or three guys, especially within Ducati, who handle the bike very well. I try to learn from them, but it takes time and it is difficult. We’ll see if step by step I can get closer, but it’s not my goal. “If the objective is to try to win it will be a great frustration.”
2024-02-19 22:57:09
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