MotoGP, Marquez: "Racing again at Misano is a disadvantage for me"

Marc Marquez showed up at the Misano test with a smile on his face, and it couldn't have been otherwise. Straight from a magical weekend in Aragon, and a victory in the GP at the Marco Simoncelli circuit, he admitted that he would've preferred to celebrate more instead of slipping on his helmet and suit again and returning to the track. The champion from Cervera joked with the press: "When I woke up, I really didn't feel like getting back on the bike. Sunday was a good day for the team, for me, and for my confidence. What matters right now is making progress and staying close to the best."

Instead, he had to do it to provide useful insights to Ducati and especially to Team Gresini. "Essentially, we tried things we already knew and confirmed the direction we were going. We also tested the new Michelins, and I have to say that, with the front, it was strange. It's good in terms of stability, but they still have to work on agility because the bike is heavy and, in changes of direction, more difficult to handle," he shared his sensations.

Going into detail about what he did, the eight-time world champion went on to explain: "We tried to find a good foundation and balance by focusing on the set-up. We changed a few things but then ended up with a bike that's similar to the one from the weekend. In the afternoon, there was a lot of dirt on the track, and I kept asking the guys to put more torque on it. In the race, though, it's going to be completely different. Let's say that, in the morning session, everyone went slower, while the times improved later. So, for the next round here I expect a closer group."

And about the next round on the Romagna track, the 31-year-old rider admitted he wasn't elated. "My strong point is improvisation, so racing here again doesn't play in my favor. Where do I feel like going? On the tracks that turn more to the left, but I also love Thailand and Japan. In any case, by now, every weekend is an unknown," he said, aware that he no longer has the Honda that had become familiar in his hands.

Speaking finally about the introduction of radio communications, the Spanish rider highlighted an issue: "If they were to put something rigid in the helmet, it'll have to be approved by the manufacturer because resistance must be guaranteed in case of impact."