FTR London
Well-known member
Márquez:
"I can say that I'm in the same good shape now as I was in winter 2018/2019," said the Spaniard. "I feel okay, but I only really started physical training two weeks ago. For example, I was able to drive well yesterday. Even this morning, when I was pushing, I did a decent job. But then as the day goes on I'm not able to maintain a consistent pace. Driving fast, really pushing, you can't do that over a long period of time. The plan was that I would just drive all day. But then I asked the team to end the program early in the morning. I then took a longer break and went back out on the track in the afternoon. But in the afternoon we were stopped by the rain. Nevertheless, it's the best training for me when I'm allowed to ride the MotoGP Honda, because it's also about understanding the new bike even better. I wasn't able to test in Jerez in November. So it was my first time on this new bike." Next weekend, Marc Márquez drives three days on the new Mandalika Street Circuit in Indonesia. He hopes for further improvements there. "The toughest two days were definitely Sepang, because it's a very physically demanding route," assured Marc. «Sepang demands everything from you; this first test is always very strenuous after the winter break. But now we have four days rest before the three days in Mandalika. I'm looking forward to the next test and I'll be happy if I can complete more laps. What reassures me: the speed is there. I felt that clearly in the morning during the 'time attack'. Times were also good at lunchtime when I pushed. Yesterday I made two mistakes... For today I have resolved not to risk any more falls. I slowed down the pace a bit I drove with a comfortable mode. In the afternoon I went out again on the wet track to get to know the new bike in wet conditions. I was fast again in the wet. That's why I'm happy." |