MotoGP Round 3 – Americas GP: Marc Márquez – “It’s Better to Have High Expectations, But Overconfidence Can Be a Problem”
Marc Márquez expressed confidence in his strong start to the season, saying he’s been able to ride comfortably in every session so far and is operating at the limit. He noted the growing synergy with his team, which has enabled him to push hard. However, he also emphasized the importance of staying humble, recalling a mistake he made at COTA even during his peak 2019 season. Márquez stressed that he will approach each session with full focus and no complacency.
Marc Márquez:
“There’s no doubt we’ve started the season in the best way possible. I feel comfortable in all sessions and practice runs, and I’m able to ride at the limit. The connection with the team is also improving. That said, I want to keep 100% focus moving forward. Even in 2019—my best season—I made a mistake here at COTA, so I need to stay sharp. I’ll give my all in every practice session with full concentration.”
“I understand that expectations are high. It’s true that my own results are feeding those expectations. But I’d rather have high expectations than have people doubt my performance. Still, overconfidence can lead to problems. That’s why I’ll be carefully observing how we start, how our rivals are doing, and will do my best based on that.”
“This weekend, I’ll be wearing a special helmet design. Austin is a special place for me, so I’ll take on the challenge with a special color scheme. If I could lift this helmet on the podium—it would be perfect.”
“As for comparisons with Hamilton—he’s also changing brands this year, and he’s already showing great results. Being compared to a superstar like him is definitely pressure, but no matter the sport, it’s an honor to be compared with great athletes.”
“If Jorge Martín visits this weekend for team building, that would be amazing. It’s great to see the No.1 rider coming back, and since this is a fresh start for both him and the team, it would be a smart move to build that team unity.”
“I’d love to race more in the U.S. I’m excited to try out new tracks, and many American circuits run counterclockwise, which suits me well.”
(Photo courtesy of Michelin)