Giacomo Agostini, une figure légendaire dans le monde du MotoGP, a partagé son opinion sur la récente nouvelle qui a secoué la communauté du MotoGP : la décision de Marc Márquez de quitter Honda. Bien que beaucoup attendaient un changement significatif de la part de Márquez, les commentaires d’Agostini éclairent les implications financières d’une telle décision.
Agostini a commencé par souligner l’unicité de la décision de Márquez, affirmant : “Marc est le seul pilote au monde à avoir choisi de quitter Honda.” Il a exprimé sa surprise, considérant que Honda est soutenue par la garantie du plus grand fabricant de motos, dont les moteurs continuent de dominer en F1. Agostini a abordé l’aspect financier, remettant en question le salaire de Márquez et la somme importante qu’il est en train de renoncer. “Qui va lui payer ? Tu renonces à 12,5 millions d’euros ou quelque chose comme ça,” a souligné Agostini.
Reflecting on his own career in motorcycle racing, Agostini remembered when he switched teams, saying: “Yes, I switched from MV to Yamaha. Even my mechanics told me to make the change.” However, he expressed skepticism about Márquez’s next move, doubting the possibility of him joining Gresini without an official bike and financial support. “I can’t see Márquez at Gresini, without an official bike and without money. I simply can’t imagine it!” exclaimed Agostini.
He also spoke about the adaptability of riders, mentioning the legendary Mike Hailwood, who raced with Honda and later moved to a two-stroke MZ in Germany and won. Agostini showed total confidence in Márquez’s abilities, stating: “If you are strong, if you were born to race, that’s the bike. Of course, you have to adapt, but it’s like switching from flying a Citation to a Lear Jet: you need to learn where the buttons are. It takes a few hours to figure out where the buttons are.”
Speculating on the possibility of Márquez joining KTM, Agostini said: “There things would be easier for me. KTM would have to release some riders, but they could do it without any problem, by paying them. Honestly, I don’t see Márquez at Gresini, without an official bike and without money. I simply can’t see him there!”
In conclusion, as the MotoGP community and fans await Márquez’s next move, legends like Agostini offer valuable insights into the unfolding events.
