Marc Márquez has been one of the most successful riders in MotoGP in recent years, and now within the Ducati universe, he seems to have everything to return to the top of the category, with Austin potentially being the stage for his comeback to victory, according to Livio Suppo, who sees the American track as ‘friendly’ to the Spaniard.
In a conversation with Insella, the current racing advisor for Italtrans also recalled the incident between Bagnaia and Márquez in Portugal: ‘Bagnaia was too eager and, instead of waiting for a moment, he immediately goes back and risks what happened. Márquez’s overtake seemed normal to me and he returns as soon as he can. Obviously, Pecco thought it would be wider. Nothing dramatic from either side’.
The balance within the Ducati universe was not affected after the incident, he considered: ‘I would say no, and at Ducati, that won’t change anything. Pecco had a good start to the championship in Qatar and was strong in Portimão on Saturday. He has proven more than his ability to handle pressure, both when leading and when chasing.’
Looking ahead to the next round in Austin where Márquez has been a reference, Suppo admits to being excited to see #93 now leading a more competitive bike than he had in previous months: ‘Let’s see if a friendly track that turns a lot to the left is enough for him to complete his adaptation to this bike and, thus, aspire to victory,’ and concluded:
– He is no longer the kid from a few years ago, he has a new bike and changed team boss. We have to give him time, but he is doing very well.’