GP of the Americas – Marquez: "This race was crucial"

Marc Marquez, the King of COTA (Circuit Of The Americas), struck again in Austin: the defending champion takes pole and victory at the 2017 MotoGP Grand Prix of the Americas! This fifth consecutive Texas victory comes at the right time for the HRC official, who takes advantage of the fall of Maverick Viñales to erase his delicate start to the season. MNC Statements and Analysis.

Marc Marquez, Honda-Repsol (1st in qualifying and 1st in race): “This race was crucial, especially after our disappointment in Argentina. It was nevertheless difficult, because the temperatures were much higher today. On the grid, I asked my team at the last moment to put a hard tire on it. ‘before because I would have been too demanding with the medium eraser ".

“At first I was rather careful, I needed to assess the limit of this tire. So I stayed in Dani’s wake. Then I noticed that he and Valentino were in more pain. Then that was the time. suitable for an attack. It was important for us to get back to the championship. In Argentina, I made a big mistake that will not have to be repeated in the future, because the season is very long ".

Site analysis: After his shy start in (4th) then his fall out of pride in, Marc Marquez pointed to an anonymous 8th place in the provisional standings: the three-time MotoGP world champion had to react in Austin to stay in the title race against his rivals on fast and consistent Yamaha, Maverick Viñales in the lead. Especially since it had already been five races without a win for the n ° 93, who had not won since the where he won the title last year. ! 

This 30th victory of his career in MotoGP on the COTA (Circuit Of The Americas) is therefore timely for the official Honda, undefeated on the Texan track since his entry into the championship in 2013. Five poles, five wins and the fastest lap in the race signed in his 15th loop: Marquez has remained faithful to his now traditional domination in Austin! However, this return to the forefront was not a formality for the Spaniard, who saw Maverick Viñales dispute his authority in Texas during each practice session..

Starting cautiously behind his teammate Pedrosa to gauge his tires, Marquez cleverly put in his effort at the right time while his ambitious rival bit the dust on his official Yamaha. The ideal scenario for Marc Marquez, who takes advantage of this 9th consecutive victory on American soil (including the circuits of Indianapolis and Laguna Seca) to return to third place in the provisional 18 points behind the leader, Valentino Rossi, and 12 points by Maverick Viñales.

Finally, to conclude in style this race smoothly led by the n ° 93, we salute the sportsman exchange of handshakes between the HRC pilot and Valentino Rossi at the finish, a sign of a progressive easing of the tensions born between the two rivals during of the famous "" at the end of 2015. A handsome player, Marquez even congratulated the 38-year-old nine-time world champion for his consistency and consistency, even in difficult times.

"The championship is very long and maybe Valentino was not the fastest in the preseason and during the first races, but he is the most consistent", recalls Marc Marquez. "I have great respect for this and we will have to follow this trend".

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