Marc Mrquez It was radiant azure blue. After the presentation, he spoke to the press in English, Italian and Spanish. He continues with his low profile… in the statements.
How does it feel?
“Of course, after eleven years with my team and more with my people, it is strange, of course. When I made the decision I was totally convinced. Going to Gresini, with my brother, will make the change easier. I knew it would be like that. I “I felt very comfortable in the Valencia test. Everyone was nervous with expectations. It won’t be a problem for performance on the track.”
Expectations.
“Expectations are one thing and my way of seeing it is another. Expectations are very high, but if I work it is to forget about them and work on my box. I need to be calm at the beginning. Of course that is not going fast. No “I can expect to win from the start. My last two years were a nightmare. Bagnaia and Martín will have the same bike. I can’t expect to be at the same level as them.”
Equipment.
“Creating the same environment is impossible, it takes many years. But you can create a good, professional one. You cannot compare one and the other. We are not here for that, but to achieve the best results. With tests, races… we will have better relationship, we will get to know each other better. It’s something natural.”
The test and the Ducati.
“In Valencia I felt comfortable. The time came because I felt comfortable with the bike. When I pushed, the time came. I am more curious to try it in Malaysia or Qatar, circuits where I suffer more than in Valencia. I had only one bike there and I didn’t. four like other times. They told me that if I broke it, the test would be over.”
Ducati surprises.
“It’s a different way to approach the fast lap attempt with it. I understood many things. Honda has very good strengths, like in the middle of the curve. With the Ducati, corner exit is very good, but I have to learn to use it.” better”.
With his brother.
“I hope it will be a better year than this one. We hope to have fun all year. But on the track, he will be with his team and I will be with mine. The important thing is not to create more expectations for him because I am there. He has already been a driver for years. MotoGP”.
New technical boss (Frankie Carchedi).
“It was only one day, but yesterday we spent more time to understand how we both work and adapt the styles. They are different people, but two very good technicians. They both won a lot. Don’t compare, I hate comparisons. Each one has their own style. “The important thing is performance and how to achieve results.”
Piloting style.
“In Valencia, I rode very softly, but I don’t know if it will be my style with the Ducati. I put the settings of others, I have to adapt more. I ride like that because I don’t see myself being aggressive. I’m curious to see in Malaysia or Qatar and see level”.
Your decision and the money.
“It was very difficult to make that decision and that’s why it took me time. But the ambition is the same as in 2013. I said it many times. If I’m here it’s because I see myself fighting for ‘top 5’. I don’t feel like I’m ready for the World Cup.” because you must have something extra. The easy thing was to stay at Honda: less pressure and more money, but it is not my goal. Maybe in the future our destinies will cross again. If you are fast on the circuit, more doors will open for you. future”.
Winter.
“Finally, I had a normal winter. It was something important, I had been recovering for several years. Trying to escape from these injuries, which were the nightmare these years. The reasons for my results were not only because of the Honda, but because of my physique. I must believe my future, again.”
Gresini believes in his title.
“It’s normal for Nadia to say that. When they sign a driver it’s because they believe they can do well. They took their risks, it’s normal. I also want to do well, but calmly, little by little.”
Honda.
“He changed his project leader. They will arrive, but it is not known if in a month, a year or more. It was a risky moment for my career. I thought it was the most correct thing for me. They will arrive, for sure.”
Physical and mental state from 0 to 10.
“Mentally, a 10, I am happy, calm. Then I will go down with the races. There is excitement, hope. Physically, I am much better than in the last four years.”
Aggressiveness.
“I hope I don’t fall too much, but it’s my style. If I didn’t play so much in the second part of the season and it was aggressive. If you want more than others, you have to risk more. When you get to the first fall, I prefer the test than in a race” .
What a win before with Gresini.
“In Qatar, you have more lex options. You don’t have to be in a hurry, you get there. You have to be realistic.”
Que le falta a lex.
“Do not think that you are going to win. You must think little by little. No athlete in the world changes so much from one year to the next.”
Living near Misano and thereabouts.
“I thought about calling Dovizioso and riding his circuit, but there was no time, I would like to go.”
Visit Ducati.
“It was more of a protocol visit. Also because of the parameters. The bike is the 2023 one, very similar to the one that Pecco and Martín finished. I have felt loved by Ducati. Otherwise, I would not have taken this step. I am from Gresini, but We ride a Ducati and Gigi Dall’Igna has always treated me very well.
