Second on grid, will challenge Lorenzo
After final free practice, Marquez will be second on the grid at Valencia, after Lorenzo. Rossi will start at the back of the grid. Asked about whether he would challenge Lorenzo in the final lap:
It will be interesting to arrive in the final lap like this. But if I see the space and it’s clear, I will try [to pass], because in the end the best way to finish the season is with a victory. Like in Australia, if there is a lot of risk, we will see. If it’s a closing gap or a small space, I will try.
However, Marquez says Honda is currently struggling for long-run pace compared to Lorenzo, as high temperatures are causing problems with tyre overheating.
Nobody expected this temperature. We are struggling there. We’ve tried to change the balance of the bike to avoid these problems, but when you avoid a problem, another one is coming. We’ve tried to manage well but they say tomorrow will be a little bit colder and maybe that will help us.
Nooooo MM will not challenge JL he will guard him VR deserved the title and would have achieved this if Motogp was not so corrupt.When RD punished Rossi for running MM wide RD said that MM had deliberately slowed VR down (that is race fixing) but then did not punish him. The race in Valencia was just a joke VR made his way from the back of the grid to fourth and in the menatime MM and DP guarded Jl to ensure he won the title. This is unbelievable and I just wish that someone could bring a case of race fixing. I contacted Sepang circuit to see if it was against the law in their country and they said I should contact FIm which of course I did, I am still waiting a reply.. I feel like I have personally be conned but so have all the other riders… Read more »