Strong First Impressions, But No Complacency from Marc Márquez
Marc Márquez showed confidence in his Friday lap times at the French GP, yet remained composed and cautious in his outlook. Utilizing the chassis tested at the Jerez test, he noted that the bike’s feel had remained consistent, and so had the lap times. However, when it came to adopting new parts, Márquez expressed a cautious stance. Reflecting on crashes in past races where he was a favorite to win, he emphasized staying calm as he prepares for the weekend’s race.
Marc Márquez:
“This year, my Friday lap times have been really good. I even set a new lap record today, and with tomorrow’s weather expected to improve, there’s a chance the times could be even better. What matters most is that I’m feeling good on the bike — but it’s only Friday, so we’ll keep moving forward.”
“Today, we used the chassis we tried during the Jerez test, and I was able to reconfirm the same good feeling from then. The feel of the bike hasn’t changed much even with the new parts, and I can still set solid times. The engineers think there might be some performance gains, but since the feeling is so similar, it’s hard to say whether we’ll use it going forward.”
“I was considered a favorite in Austin and Jerez too, but ended up crashing — so I’m staying calm. It’s still Friday. The feeling has been good at every circuit this year, and I feel confident even with used tires. Both soft and medium compounds are working well. The tricky part is just picking the best option.”
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