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MotoGP, Marquez: Lorenzo is favourite? I know what to do

Despite his second fastest time, Marc is certain: "I wanted pole, but we have the pace to go for the win"

Marquez: Lorenzo is favourite? I know what to do

It seems that there are two real contenders for the Valencia race win: Jorge Lorenzo and Marc Marquez. In qualifying, the Honda rider had to lay down his arms to his fellow countryman, who proved unbeatable on the flying lap, but in terms of race pace #93 is convinced that he still has everything to play for.

“I think I gave pole my best shot, but I was well aware of Jorge's potential. On the flying lap, Yamaha is strong, but in terms of pace we are also in a good place and so the race is wide open”.

There was a crash before qualifying.

“I felt better with the bike that I crashed with than with the one I used in qualifying. I don't think there's much difference between the two Hondas, but some little details always come up”.

How are feeling about tomorrow?

“I expect a dry race and a battle with Jorge, given that we're both fast. I hope it doesn't go like 2015, the aim here  is to reach the podium and win”.

Lorenzo may break away early on. Have you considered this?

“In the past he's always been fast at Valencia, he'll have good pace for sure. I'll have to try and stick with him from lap one, and prevent hi from getting away”.

Translated by Heather Watson

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