Inside Marquez’s Triumph: Secrets from Aragon Revealed by Crew Chief Carchedi

Insights from Marc Marquez’s garage reveal his strategy for dominating Aragon.

Frankie Carchedi sheds light on Marc Marquez’s triumph at Aragon.

The chief mechanic for Marc Marquez has shared some insider information following a nostalgic performance at Aragon.

Marquez from Gresini Ducati achieved a flawless performance by securing pole position in qualifying, winning the sprint race, and then claiming victory in the Aragon MotoGP on Sunday.

This victory marked his first in nearly three years and his inaugural triumph on a Ducati.

"We made more adjustments this weekend than ever before," crew chief Frankie Carchedi stated to TNT Sports.

“When it rains, there are dry periods, and the grip conditions vary…

"With the first practice session leading directly into qualifying and set-up adjustments happening constantly, [the grand prix] was particularly challenging since there wasn't a dry session beforehand."

"There are a few corners on the track, specifically three or four, that have poor traction. Turns nine and ten appear to be damp. His approach to these sections is unique compared to everyone else."

How is Marquez's approach different from his competitors'?

"It's about how he enters and his entry speed, as well as his control over the throttle," said Carchedi.

Team leader explains Marquez's victory at Aragon

As Marquez exited Turn 15, he appeared to accelerate faster than Pecco Bagnaia and others. This marked the first instance this year where a GP23 motorcycle outperformed a GP24 in acceleration coming out of a first-gear turn.

Carchedi mentioned that this is one aspect where he takes a different approach. "He exits with much greater speed. Understanding speed is quite challenging," he remarked.

Before his grand prix victory, Marquez's incredible leaning ability had already received accolades from Bagnaia during the Aragon event.

"That's been an issue throughout the year," Carchedi commented. "Particularly with his legs. The main problem in this instance was the absence of traction."

“We discovered something that reassured Marc, allowing him to continue with his approach.

"He managed to sustain the tilt angle, while others struggled with it."

Carchedi emphasized that he has never encountered data as remarkable as Marquez's before.

"Right from the beginning, there's always something to learn," he remarked. "I gained knowledge from Diggia as well as Marc."

"Following this, I'm uncertain if it will occur once more!"

"Collaborating with an individual of his caliber allows you to learn extensively."

MotoGP is set to come back to Misano next weekend, with Marquez currently showcasing excellent performance.

He is 70 points behind the championship frontrunner Jorge Martin, with eight races remaining.

"We will keep going," pledged Carchedi.

"We discovered something important in the recent races. This track served as a great equalizer because its surface was unique. It's no surprise that Pedro Acosta made it to the podium in his debut year."

"The main contrast in the last two races was that we completed FP2 with ease, which then allowed us to focus on preparing for the race."

Many people don't realize that during the first practice session (FP1), riders use tires that won't be used again for the remainder of the weekend. In the second practice session (FP2), riders have only 20 to 30 minutes to adjust their bike settings before moving on to the qualifying round.

'It was inevitable'

Carchedi detailed the reasons behind Marquez's previous lack of victories on a Ducati before the Aragon race.

"Nothing has worked out as planned," he mentioned. "I was anticipating some sort of event during the final lap!"

"The anticipation was for him to perform as he did. He led every session."

"This outcome has been anticipated for some time. Our starting position on the grid played a significant role. At the Red Bull Ring, we had the capability to compete, but things didn't work out as planned."

"At the beginning of the year, Austin faced some challenges. We had to implement a new braking system because he is extremely aggressive with the brakes. The original system couldn't handle his style, which might have affected the outcomes."

"It's almost impossible to move up from the fifth row at the Sachsenring."

"He has an additional advantage here. Reduced traction benefits him."

Marquez's stunning comeback victory in Aragon is sure to grab the notice of Martin and Bagnaia in the championship battle.

Although 70 points is a significant deficit to overcome, Marquez's initial victory on a Ducati might lead to several additional wins.

Looking forward to the next year when he will be on the same bike as Bagnaia, this weekend in Aragon might be marked as the turning point in Marquez's return.

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