Marc Marquez Unveils Why MotoGP Riders No Longer Drift Like Stoner and Pedrosa

Marc Marquez sheds light on why the riding style of Casey Stoner is no longer seen

Marc Marquez: 'Previously, with Stoner, along with Pedrosa…"

Marc Marquez has provided insight into why the technique of riders sliding into turns sideways has become less common in MotoGP.

The eight-time global champion, now riding for Gresini Ducati after leaving Repsol Honda, mentioned that sliding while braking severely hampers the aerodynamics.

Rather, to achieve the highest level of downforce, a MotoGP motorcycle must be operated in a precise manner.

"At Silverstone, Marquez emphasized that when approaching a corner and hitting the brakes, it's crucial to follow the bike's lead rather than imposing your own will."

Looking back at riders like Casey Stoner and Dani Pedrosa, you'd often notice them allowing the back wheel to drift as they leaned into a curve.

"Now it's no longer the case. Why is that? It's because disrupting the aerodynamics makes everything more challenging."

Stoner has consistently voiced his criticisms of MotoGP's aerodynamic designs.

"Last year, Stoner expressed optimism, stating, 'It's a common belief that this advancement is unstoppable, but that's not the case, particularly in a prototype championship.'"

"It's unnecessary to have these in our public spaces, thus we have the authority to control our actions. What we require is a framework of regulations that effectively spans a decade.

Manufacturers enter the scene, aware of their financial limits, grounded in reality. They aim to reintroduce Suzuki, Kawasaki, and other brands, comforted by the knowledge that regulations will remain consistent for a decade. This assurance means they won't constantly find themselves at a disadvantage, scrambling because they lack the necessary budget.

"Many people believe that progress is being made rapidly, yet it's essential to take a step back and decelerate."

"It seems like we're always attempting to mimic Formula 1, but with a significantly higher amount of electronic components."

This season, Marquez has adjusted his riding approach, moving from leveraging the Honda's front-end capabilities to capitalizing on the Ducati's superior rear traction.

This weekend, as the Austrian MotoGP kicks off, the rider of bike #93 enters the competition ranked fourth in the world championship, piloting last year's GP23 model.

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