During the news conference held prior to the Portimao MotoGP, Marc Marquez was questioned about his potential for the second Lenovo Ducati seat, following purported remarks made by Davide Tardozzi.
“My situation is completely different from the past,” stated Marquez. I signed the contract for the upcoming year in December, and I’m not in a rush right now.
Seeing the downforce, Maverick Vinales gives a “strong” Aprilia weekend recommendation.
Training with Panigale “can help,” but MotoGP “is another thing,” according to Francesco Bagnaia.
“All I want to focus on is myself and give it my all on the racetrack. I am aware that my chances of selecting a seat will increase if I enjoy it and move quickly.
But I don’t want to talk right now. Some races will be better than others, but I want to focus on me, Qatar, and this race, and I will give it everything I have.
“I understand that in this sport, the present matters, not the past. There are two, three, or four cyclists who are faster than me, which is why the situation is how it is now.
As he attempts to catch up to riders like Francesco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin, Marquez was one of the most impressive riders, finishing in the top five twice in his Ducati debut in Qatar.
When pressed further about whether he would rather have the factory team pressure or whether he would rather have a full factory bike at Gresini, Marquez didn’t reveal much.
Marquez grinned and said, “I will not answer the second question.” I’m focusing on myself and giving it my all on the racetrack in the hopes of gaining additional possibilities.
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The riders are content to be on the podium, so there is constant pressure. When a team reaches their goal of being on the podium, they are thrilled.
“Winning a race is better than a podium, and placing in the top five is better still.” Ultimately, maintaining a positive atmosphere and a sense of humor does not negate the need for pressure or aspiration.
We have the same goals as a production team since our goal is to achieve the greatest outcome.
However, it is true that the team is smaller and seems more like a family. The culture of the Repsol Honda squad is distinct from that of the Japanese, Italian, Spanish, and American teams, yet the mood was still correct. If the outcomes are positive, any environment is excellent.
In Qatar, Marquez participated in an enticing matchup with rookie phenom Pedro Acosta.
The latter appears poised to follow in Marquez’s footsteps and become a MotoGP great, something that he has long since done.
Although Acosta eventually lost the duel due to rear tyre degradation, Marquez believes Acosta will be a reliable leader in MotoGP moving forward.
“He has enough talent, as he demonstrated in Qatar, and as I said last year and again after Qatar, he will be among the guys in MotoGP going forward,” said Marquez.
“When you have extreme skill, you can ride any kind of bike quickly.
He completed those laps quite quickly, and I’m sure he gained tire management skills.
“He’ll be much better in the upcoming races, I’m sure.”