MotoGP: Marc Marquez continues to surprise and excel. Photo: Empics
Steve Parrish is a BBC motorcycling commentator at Laguna Seca. While talking to BBC Sport’s Tom Rostance, he tells us why Marc Marquez is full of surprises.
It’s half-term report time in MotoGP and new boy Marc Marquez just has to have an A+.
This kid is extraordinary. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone like him in grand prix racing after his superb win at the United States race on Sunday evening.
He had never been to Laguna Seca before this weekend, and ended the first practice session in third spot. That was when I tore up my prediction that he would struggle in the desert – and he went from strength to strength.
Normally when these riders come up against a new track they take it steady for the first few sessions as they get to grips with the challenges.
Bradley Smith – another rookie this year – came out earlier in the year to have a few days around the Laguna Seca circuit on a road bike.
But Marquez doesn’t seem to worry about it. He just turns up and blasts everyone.
His rivals must be wondering what on earth they are dealing with now. Everyone expected him to be fast in his first year, everyone expected him to win the odd race or two.
You have to consider him as a serious title contender now which for a rookie is just remarkable. – BBC Sport
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