Repsol Honda rider Marc Marquez was unable to step up on podium at Japanese GP, Sunday (11/10). He failed to win the race at Motegi circuit. The race more competitive, which Dani Pedrosa finished first place, Valentino Rossi second place, meanwhile Rossi Yamaha teammate Jorge Lorenzo third place, and Marc Marquez finished fourth place.
Marc Marquez claimed that the race at Motegi more difficult as usual. It was not easy to find an ideal race. He also claimed that he did not feel good as long as the races and it was not great day for him.
“It wasn’t a great weekend at Japan but it could have been a lot worse. With the wet conditions it was not such a stress on my injured hand, so this is a positive.” Marquez said.
At previous, Marc Marquez underwent surgery on his left hand in Barcelona after breaking the fifth metacarpal bone. He injured himself while mountain bike training.
During the 2015 season Marc Marquez made mistakes. He has five crashes, multiple injuries. First, In the opening round at Qatar. At MotoGP Austin America. His unbeaten stripe. At the Argentina circuit he clashed with the Yamaha riders Velentino Rossi. Marc Marquez was falling. At Jerez circuit Marc Marquez also failed. He suffered a fall and broken left little finger. The fifth time, Marc Marquez falling on the second lap, he crashed the Yamaha riders Jorge Lorenzo.
It is worst season for Marc Marquez. The 2015 season has not been easy for Marc Marquez. Crashes and injuries finished his hopes for the World Championship title.
Marc Marquez claimed that he now looks forward to this weekend because Philip Island is one of his favourite circuits.
Meantime Marc Marquez Honda teammate Dani Pedrosa made a surprised at Japanese Motegi GP. He finished first place. It was his first victory since he missing three races in this season after his forearm surgery.
At Japanese GP Dani Pedrosa having fixed into fourth place, he stalked past Ducati rider Andrea Dovizioso and Yamaha riders Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo. And he led the races until the end.
The tyre problem was in his mind. Dani Pedrosa admitted that he little bit worried at the beginning the race.
“I was a bit worried and was on the grid and everybody was on the soft rear so I was considering with my mechanic whether to stay or change. In the end I decided if I had to fight, it’s better to have the same tools.” Pedrosa said.
Dani Pedrosa celebrates his victory after finished the race at Japanese GP. (Photo : channelnewsasia)
This weekend (18/10) at Phillip Island circuit the riders will return to battle. With 18 points Valentino Rossi has big chance to be the World Championship rider then his teammate Jorge Lorenzo. With three more rounds left.
