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The fastest time in testing is not enough for Marc Marquez. The problems with his Honda continue and it will take time to solve them.
“I’ve tried a lot of things today to improve corner exit but the final results wasn’t much different from that of the race – he admits – But we’ve collected a lot of data. It’s difficult to work on acceleration because of the engine restriction.”
But you can work on aerodynamics.
“I’ve tested the new winglets – in triplicate as you can see in the image – they work differently and have potential but I preferred the old ones. Now we’ve started with the aerodynamics it seems there'll be no end to it, the regulation allows it and we'll continue to work on it."
Marquez doesn’t seem keen on the wings.
“There are those who like them and those who don’t, for me the bikes are better without - he confirms - If we start working too much on aerodynamics, it will become difficult to stay in the slipstream and pass, like in F1. I'd prefer them to be abolished, even if they offer an advantage”.
Lastly, his comments on the Michelin tyres.
“The front tyre worked well all weekend here, I just found it too soft with the heat. Of the three tyres, one I didn’t like while the other two are similar to what we have, but not better”.
Pedrosa is less happy, with tyre issues seeming to be his greatest obstacle right now. Today he worked hard but the results didn’t meet with expectations.
“I’ve completed many laps and feel tired – he admits – I tried a different setting to that of the race, as well as new suspension, to try to find greater speed through the centre of the turn. The track was faster, the sensations better but the times remained the same, or only a little better. The strange thing is that I wasn’t even any faster at the end, with more rubber down on the track and with a better setting.”
His comments on the Michelins were concise.
“I didn't like two of the tyres, one I liked more than what we have now but only a little more.”
