{"id":97157,"date":"2018-10-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-10-22T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pre.boxrepsol.com\/uncategorized\/interview-with-marc-marquez-level7\/"},"modified":"2023-02-27T07:12:56","modified_gmt":"2023-02-27T09:12:56","slug":"interview-with-marc-marquez-level7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boxrepsol.com\/en\/motogp-en\/interview-with-marc-marquez-level7\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview with Marc M\u00e1rquez #Level7"},"content":{"rendered":"

Marc M\u00e1rquez made history once again at the Japanese Grand Prix<\/a>, winning his fifth MotoGP title at the first available opportunity. His targets for the season are now to help Honda to the constructors title and Repsol Honda to the team honours. Speaking after the race, the newly proclaimed MotoGP World Champion 2018 tells us what have been the keys to him retaining the title and how important his team is in his day-to-day life.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Japanese GP was similar to the race at Arag\u00f3n: A passing move just before the end without a chance for a reaction. Was that moment when you won this race, forcing Dovizioso to crash in Japan?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every race is different and you have to understand it in the best possible way in order to prepare well. As always, we planned the Japanese GP with Emilio [Alzamora], Santi [Hern\u00e1ndez] and Alberto [Puig]; Together we try to think of what might happen, but afterwards in the race it\u2019s time to improvise. It more or less followed the script we expected, and Dovizioso was very strong at the front of the race. In the end, I decided to attack; I wanted to try and I also had a little more pace. Dovizioso gave everything to try to delay our celebration of this title but, luckily, we held up well.<\/p>\n

What went through your head when you came out of Turn 10? Could you keep concentration?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Over the weekend, I had already had some scares at the same point. In reality, the dust that rose up when I went off the track was more spectacular than what I felt when I was on the bike. On this occasion, I had plenty of control.<\/p>\n

Did you lose focus when they told you that Dovizioso was out of the race?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Obviously, I was distracted seeing that Dovizioso was out of the race, because I knew that I was already World Champion; On the first corner I made a mistake with my gearing and put the bike into third. Afterwards, I managed to recompose myself and complete the last lap; It was a very long lap.<\/p>\n

Has this been your most complete season? Is there room for improvement in your riding?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It has been one of the most complete seasons so far, since I have been able to finish in the podium positions consistently. Perhaps the best year in terms of results was 2014 but, without a doubt, this season has been very complete, since we have worked very well and have managed to hold on in difficult times \u2013and take advantage of the moments when we were in good shape.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI have no words to describe what it means to match Mick Doohan\u2019s five premier class titles\u201d<\/p>\n

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You have already won seven titles. What moment do you expect most eagerly?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The moment you look forward to most when you celebrate a title is when you come back to the garage and see your mechanics. Although it is me who goes onto the podium, there are a number of people pushing hard for you to become a champion. When we lose, we all lose, but if we win, we also win together. Of course, you also look forward to getting home, to Cervera, and celebrating with friends and family.<\/p>\n

Twin Ring Motegi, besides being Honda\u2019s home track, has seen you win three of your five MotoGP titles.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is not one of the circuits that has given me the best race results, but this is the third time I have sealed a title in Japan. Until 2016 I had never won at Motegi, but it seems that having Honda bosses at the circuit helps us to perform well. In addition, being able to celebrate the World Championship in Japan is something very important for the brand.<\/p>\n

You have received congratulations from all over the world: From great athletes, the Spanish president, the Royal House\u2026 What is the most special, message?<\/strong><\/p>\n

They are all special, starting with the congratulations in the paddock that you receive just after clinching the title, from other riders, famous people or icons of the sport. But, without a doubt, the one that always makes me most excited is the message of congratulations from my mother. She was not able to travel to Japan but, as soon as I finished the race, I had a video call with her.<\/p>\n

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