Honda boss’ bleak outlook: “Marquez bruised and battered, obviously not happy”
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Dutch MotoGP, Assen – Friday Practice Results (2)A physically compromised Marquez was 19th fastest and a fall ended his drab Friday practice at the Dutch MotoGP.He cut a deflated and negative figure when he trudged back to his box.Can Brad Binder WIN the 2023 MotoGP World Championship?Video of Can Brad Binder WIN the 2023 MotoGP World Championship?Honda’s star man Marquez limped to Assen despite five es last weekend at the Sachsenring, a punishing period which forced him to withdraw from the grand prix and admit “I am not ready”.His team manager Puig said about Marquez’s condition: “Obviously not happy. “Obviously bruised and battered.“Not in his best physical condition. He’s had a lot of impacts, he ed a lot in Germany.“There is not one rider in the planet who is happy ing.“He understands clearly that the bike is not performing how he needs.“On the other hand, he’s a champion and he’s pushing. That’s why he is ing. “He never gives up, he never accepts it.“Now, it’s a time where it’s becoming quite serious. He must take it easy.“Here in Assen he is affected by the ribs and the ankle, so we’ll see how he does.“Overall, we understand he is not happy. We respect him.”
The six-time MotoGP champion’s future at Honda will remain under the microscope while his bike remains below-par.”If I’m here it’s because my compromise with Honda is the maximum,” he said at Assen. “I want to work with them to improve the future and to improve our project. “I’m here to work with them. At the moment, Of course I’m here to work with them and as I say, working with them means next year’s project. Related Marco Bezzecchi keeps hold of top spot as Marc Marquez es again Miller: “You’re paid millions to be racers, not drag companies through the dirt””This year will not change life too much. The compromise is maximum.”
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