BANJARMASINPOST.CO.ID – Marc Marquez Honda “can’t be too optimistic” about the opening day of the Portugal MotoGP pre-season test and his reaction to it.
The 2023 MotoGP race is only one week away. MotoGP Portugal 2023 at the Algarve International Circuit will be the first series to be held on March 24-26.
The MotoGP schedule for 2023 will still be broadcast for free on Trans7 TV. Transmedia still holds MotoGP broadcasting rights until 2026 through Trans 7 Live Broadcasts and Trans 7 Live Streaming.
Honda is now in a race against time to make a breakthrough with the troubled RC213V with only one day of testing remaining before the 2023 season begins.
Honda’s top honor on Saturday at the Portugal test went to LCR’s Alex Rins, who was 11th and barely a second off.
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While the factory duo Joan Mir and Marquez (who both had accidents) were respectively 14th and 19th.
Reported by Motorsport.com Marquez ended February’s Sepang test by admitting he does not have a bike capable of fighting for the title in 2023.
Reaffirmed Honda’s struggles after Saturday’s race in Portugal.
“Today we finished with exactly the same bike as in Malaysia,” said Marquez, who completed 78 laps on Saturday, when asked if his mood changed in Portugal about Honda compared to how he felt at Sepang.
“It’s the best package I’ve found here, so we’re still far from the top guys, but right now in this part of the year we haven’t started the season yet.
“To be honest, we can’t be too optimistic about the result, but you get nothing by being angry.
So, tomorrow on the basis that we have, we will try to find the best set-up, the best rhythm, the best lap times and try to find the best in every situation.”
Team-mate Mir was equally upset about his feelings for Honda on Saturday, adding:
“I’m not going to lie, actually I don’t feel good. Today was a tough day.
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