After taking back-to-back wins in Jerez and Le Mans, the combination of Marquez and Honda appears invincible.
It was business as usual in Jerez and Le Mans. Marc Marquez got back to winning ways in both the rounds, while the rest trailed in the wake of the reigning world champion. The Repsol Honda rider now leads the championship ahead of Ducati’s Andrea Dovizioso. And if he continues this stellar form, he will have eight championship titles by the end of this season. And at just 26 years of age!
There’s no denying that Marquez is a cut above the rest, and if anyone argues against this, they can be rightfully termed as delusional. But what’s worrying for his rivals this year is the fact that Honda has upped their game, too. You see, in the past – especially in 2016 and 2017 – Marquez rode around the problems and shortcomings of his motorcycle. But this year, Honda has evidently produced a package that Marquez feels is the ‘best overall’. And with this new package, he’s been able to take the fight to the mighty Ducati in a more confident manner.
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