Marc Marquez triumphs at Aragon: “I feel fast, but I have to control myself”

Marc Marquez returned to absolute prominence in the MotoGP weekend in Aragon, where he achieved a perfect result: best time in all sessions and victory in the race. A feat that the Spanish champion had not achieved since 2015, at the time of his supremacy riding Honda, and which he achieved today with Ducati, a clear sign of his return to high levels.

The eight-time world champion showed maturity and lucidity as he returned as MotoGP world championship leader. A symbolic gesture of maturity addressed to technical director Gigi Dall’Igna: “I used my head, not like in Austin,” Marquez said, referring to the past incident. “I feel the speed inside me, but I have to learn to control it. On Sundays the track changes a lot and adapting is key. We are working to figure out how to get to the limit without going over it.”

Now thoughts turn to the next event: the Mugello Grand Prix. Marquez acknowledges that it will be a complicated challenge, especially after the difficulties encountered there last year. “I was not competitive and we know that Alex and Bagnaia on paper will be the strongest. We will have to look for something extra than what we have done so far.”

The victory in Aragon not only returns Marquez to first place in the overall standings, but also certifies that the former Honda can return to title point. With a newfound mix of speed and awareness, the champion from Cervera looks ready to give battle to the end.