Dani Pedrosa analyzed the Brazilian Grand Prix on DAZN, focusing in particular on the performance of Marc Márquez, who seemed less incisive than usual but was still able to stay in the fight.
"He looked a bit uncomfortable on the bike, with several abrupt movements in various sections of the track. Especially on the undulations and when he tried to push hard: the bike immediately told him no."
Despite this, the Spaniard stayed in contention with the leaders:
"Marc has a special ability to manage the limit. That’s why he managed to stay close to Di Giannantonio without letting him pull too far ahead. He fought for the podium until the end, but he didn’t have everything he normally has."
According to Pedrosa, the problem could be a combination of factors.
"I don’t know if it’s a physical issue, a setup issue, or both. But he struggled. Marc is someone who knows how to push through the pain, and that’s why he stayed in the fight."
And right now, he’s not yet back to his best.
"We’re seeing a Márquez who realizes he’s not at his best and is trying to take home as many points as possible until he’s competitive enough to win again. If you look at Marc’s titles, it’s rare that he hasn’t won at least one of the first races. This could be the first time he starts without winning the first two and still manages to win the world championship."
On the other hand, Pedrosa highlights the strong run by Aprilia, the true star of the weekend.
"I think they’ve found the right balance. Between aerodynamics, traction, and cornering ability, without losing top speed. They have the right balance of everything: stability, corner entry, grip, and traction."
A complete package that’s making the difference:
"In the end, they manage to transfer power to the ground better than the others."