Marc Márquez, rider of the Ducati team, has pointed out that, despite having a favorable situation to achieve his tenth world title, he will not allow himself to celebrate prematurely. With a 44-point lead over Jorge Martín and a 67-point lead over Marco Bezzecchi after his victory in Sepang, the Catalan rider remains focused on the work that remains to be done before he can sing victory.
In the last race, Márquez perfectly mapped out his strategy from the start, surpassing his brother Álex Márquez to take command. He finished the race with more than four seconds ahead of Pedro Acosta, who completed the podium. “Today has been my day and we have to take advantage of it. I have been super concentrated from the beginning, as if it were a qualifying moment,” Márquez declared.
The rider has acknowledged that the victory in Sepang means more than just a simple race won. “Yes, it’s more than a victory, but we still have to do the work,” he emphasized. He insisted on the importance of not letting Bezzecchi gain momentum, admitting that there are circuits that could be favorable to him.
Márquez, who went from a 102-point deficit to a 44-point lead in less than five months, reflects on his approach. “We don’t want to fall into the trap of thinking it’s all done. We must maintain the same mentality because, although there are few races left, there are many important moments,” he said.
Regarding his next challenge, the rider stated that the first step is to rest before the Qatar Grand Prix. “The next moment is to go home and rest. We will arrive in Qatar on Thursday and, from there, we will prepare for the weekend with the same mentality,” he added.
Moreover, Márquez has improved his physical condition after experiencing discomfort in the shoulder muscle and arm, although he acknowledges that adapting has been key to his recent performance. “The recovery is not complete; what matters is adapting and finding new ways to drive,” he concluded.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
