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There are two-wheel and four-wheel champions who, because of their being able to do extraordinary things compared to their other colleagues, might have a more pronounced spiritual dimension. At the turn of the late 1980s and early 1990s, Ayrton Senna caused a sensation in the F1when he publicly declared that he was supported and guided by the divine during his record-breaking pole position in Monte Carlo in 1988.
Well, surprisingly, during an exclusive video interview with Motorsport.com, directly from the garden of the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Qatar, Marc Marquez revealed that he feels something similar to what the Brazilian driver experienced.
Marc also revealed that he has a point in common with Ayrton Senna, the Motorsports legend par excellence.
"There are moments when I go in a trance on the bike. It's like I'm in a flow. In those phases, I have so much confidence in myself, I don't see the risk and I ,believe that nothing bad can happen. An example was just the recent Austin GP," his explained.
Of course, 100% concentration is a must in the MotoGP. "If you find yourself thinking about something other than the track, you're immediately a second, a second and a half slower. You have to be precise all the time," he pointed out.
The many falls that have dotted his career have evidently changed the spirit of the Spanish rider, who now understands that losing a race isn't the end of the world. "When I make mistakes, I try to put things in perspective. I think of someone who loses a friend or family member in an accident on the road. Instead, if I make a mistake, I know I can make it up after two weeks," he emphasized.
Speaking of on to the many injuries he's had, the rider from Cervera pointed out that it's precisely his resilience that makes him most proud of himself. "My ability to overcome adversity defines me better than the records. Five years from now, no one will be talking about how much I've achieved but about my ability to deal with critical issues. Is there anything I regret? Yes, when I wanted to come back early in Jerez after I had just gotten injured," he confided.
Currently, his brother, Alex, is leading the overall standings. That's something that cheers him up, even if it's to his detriment. "Our relationship has become closer, because now we speak the same language and, riding a Ducati, we can compare things on a technical level. It's difficult when you have a big gap because it means you're at different levels. But now we're close and, personally, I'm very happy to see he's competitive. He's talented, but he needs time. It hasn't been easy for him. For years, I've heard that he was here because he's my brother. Mom always tells us to be mindful of each other. In any case, despite my desire is beating him, if he wins instead of me, I'd be happy because he's a hard worker," his stated.
Marc is out of the spotlight most of the time but, even if the eight-time World Champion leads an affluent life, his is far from the display of luxury that's usually seen in other sports. "Following a bet with the team that teased me for not investing in sports cars, I bought a Porsche Turbo S in 2021, but then I sold it in favor of an Audi RS6, since I prefer multi-purpose cars," he finally revealed.
