Marc’s attention then shifted to tyre choice. Plus, all the Hondas were very competitive today and that confirms our steps forward.” “ Besides the flat track, over the winter I also trained with the dirt track in order to be ready for tracks like these where there are more right-handers, so I am satisfied with what I’ve done. Unlike Austin, the Jerez track has several right-handers and this is an aspect that Marc has certainly not overlooked. Obviously, if I have a chance at the win, I’ll go for it.” “ As for the race, Dani showed that his is fast and he will be a threat, as will Dovizioso I’d say – he pointed out – Anyway, my goal is to battle for the podium.
We had worked on this aspect in the tests too and, in spite of the fact that it was colder than it is now, I must say that all of our work was confirmed.” “ I am very happy with this Friday – he commented – We are using the same setup as Austin and Rio Hondo and the sensations are positive. In the end, I fell (smiling).”Īside from the unexpected hiccough, number 93 has a serene expression on his face. “Alberto Puig had told me to look carefully at the front tyre before going out on track since it had already done more than twenty laps. Marc reveals a bit from behind the scenes. It’s a shame to have lost a lap, but it is certainly better to have kept the bike in good condition. I had used tyres and I went long on turn six. “It’s a pity I ended up in the gravel – he began – It was my fault. The Spaniard draws the sums of the day, beginning with the fall. In fact, all signs point to number 93 as the favourite for the win, although his is putting on the brakes. Despite the problem, Marc showed that his pace is superior to that of his competition, finding great confidence with the medium tyre.
In fact, a fall late in FP2 forced the Spaniard’s session to an early end with the fifth best time at the end of Friday. It’s strange not to see Marc Marquez ahead of the rest after the first day of practice in Jerez.