Moto GP
Marc Marquez Triumphs at Aragon MotoGP but Admits Championship Hopes Remain Distant
Marc Marquez's championship hopes remain dim despite his win at the Aragon MotoGP.
Eight-time World Champion Marc Marquez clinched a win at the Aragon MotoGP, narrowing the gap in the championship standings to 70 points. Despite this, Marquez believes he remains too far behind to be viewed as a title contender at this stage.
Besides trailing Jorge Martin by 70 points, Marquez is also 47 points short of Francesco Bagnaia, who leads in 2024 with the most wins, boasting seven Grand Prix victories and three Sprint race triumphs.
During the post-race press conference in Aragon, Marquez acknowledged, "No, we're not close," when questioned about his chances for the championship. He explained, "We keep losing more and more points. We're just too far behind."
“It's not just a single rider; there are two riders who are more consistent than we are.
"A single weekend isn’t going to be a game-changer for us. Sure, it will be beneficial, but it won't be a complete transformation. We're still a long way from contending for the championship this year."
"Let's aim to secure a spot in the top three. That's a feasible objective. There's still a significant number of points up for grabs and many events yet to unfold. Considering the unpredictable weather conditions in Asia, including storms and rain, anything can happen."
“However, the most crucial aspect for me is that we continue to have fun, and we will strive to maintain our efforts and compete with the leading players.”
Highlighting the importance of maintaining consistency to compete for the championship, Marquez noted the atypical conditions during the Aragon round.
"This weekend has been incredible, the atmosphere has been fantastic," he commented. "However, we need to stay grounded as the circumstances were quite unique. Personally, the Red Bull Ring GP was more significant for me because I felt great and was competing at a level very close to the top contenders."
"The importance of this win is immense, and our next goal is to achieve consistent performance. We need to grasp this during the races, though I am aware there will be some weekends where we face greater challenges than others. Achieving consistency will be the next crucial step."
Marquez highlighted Enea Bastianini's situation, noting that despite being considered a serious contender for the championship following his two victories at the British Grand Prix, Bastianini finished fifth in Aragon after starting the race from 14th position.
Marquez stated, "We aim to replicate this in the future, but our speed can vary from weekend to weekend— Enea Bastianini was quick at Silverstone. However, the most challenging aspect I want to focus on is achieving consistency."
Jorge Martin, who is ahead in the championship by 23 points following the race in Aragon, somewhat concurred with Marquez.
The championship leader mentioned that although Marc is currently quite far behind, he could become a competitor for the title if he begins to win every race weekend.
"Just two races ago, Enea Bastianini was competing for the championship, then he fell behind. Now, it's Marc who is showing strength, especially after his performances in Austria and here. He is undoubtedly one of the top riders and a strong contender for the title."
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