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.
