Valencia [Spain], November 27 (ANI): After six World Championships, 59 wins and a couple of,626 factors – the time of Marc Marquez as an HRC rider within the Repsol Honda Team has come to a detailed. The Valencia GP weekend was an opportunity for all concerned to recollect their time collectively.
During his time at HRC with the Repsol Honda Team, Marc Marquez has earned six MotoGP World Championships, 5 Triple Crowns, 59 premier-class victories, 101 podiums, 64 poles, 59 quickest laps and a couple of,626 factors. He ends this stage of his journey with HRC as Honda’s most profitable rider by way of premier class wins, wins throughout all courses in addition to setting a second for variety of pole positions in each the premier class and throughout all Grand Prix courses. He leaves behind a listing of accomplishments and information which is not going to be simply surpassed, a launch stated.
The relationship between the 93 and the Repsol Honda Team achieved success virtually instantly in 2013 as Marquez received simply his second race, turning into the youngest ever premier class winner at 20 years and 60 days previous. A primary World Championship would observe that very same yr, the rookie lacking the rostrum solely twice.Thirteen wins, together with ten in a row to start out the season, would cement back-to-back World Championships and a flurry of recent information. A season of studying would observe in 2015 as Marquez confronted a difficult yr with quite a lot of DNFs.
But all of those classes can be put into motion in 2016 because the 93 returned to successful methods and picked up premier class title quantity three. The years 2017 and 2018 adopted the same sample as titles 4 and 5 got here rapidly after.
Marquez’s efficiency in 2019 would set a brand new benchmark, not only for the Repsol Honda Team however for MotoGP as a complete because the 93 would end inside the highest two in each race he accomplished. With 420 factors, the now eight-time World Champion set a brand new report for factors in a season which might solely be surpassed with the introduction of Sprint races.
The following years would spotlight Marquez’s championship spirit as he endured accidents, setbacks and hardships after his fateful fall on the Spanish GP in Jerez, 2020. 581 days after this crash Marquez would return to successful methods at his beloved Sachsenring circuit – proving doubtless that the spirit and velocity of a champion by no means fades. Wins in Austin and Misano would observe to finish the 2021 season on a excessive earlier than harm would strike once more.
A number of ultimate shining moments comparable to a one centesimal premier class podium in Australia and a ‘romantic’ return to the rostrum at Honda’s dwelling in Japan would stand out in 2022 and 2023. From the primary day to the final, the story of the Repsol Honda Team and Marc Marquez has been probably the most profitable and distinctive in all of motorsport. It is a round story, Marquez’s ultimate race in Valencia – the scene of his first check of the Honda RC213V and the place he sealed his first World Championship, the 2013 bike ready for him within the storage upon his return from the race.
The launch stated Repsol Honda Team and HRC eagerly settle for the problem of battling with Marc Marquez in 2024.
Marc Marquez stated it was an excellent emotional Sunday.
“Honestly a super emotional week and it was hard at some points to contain the feelings. Sadly, we didn’t finish the race today, I was feeling really strong today and I honestly think a podium was possible today and even maybe more. It wasn’t our mistake, and I don’t push against Martin because he was in attack mode. It happens when you’re fighting for a championship. But the most important thing today is to remember all of the incredible times I have had with HRC and the Repsol Honda Team, they will be the team of my life,” he stated.
“We have written an incredible story together and they have become more than just my team, they have become my friends and my family. Thank you for everything since 2013, I will not forget any of you,” he added. (ANI)