Blaž Štremfelj
Marc Marquez admitted that this year, since his return after a 9-month absence, does not enjoy MotoGP racing, but suffers, but from the most difficult period of his career draws motivation.
Fracture of the right arm and previous right shoulder ligament surgery has left on the Honda racer the consequences, not only mental but also physical, that the Spaniard feels in every turn every lap of every motorcycle race. “Imagine you are thirsty. You simply reach for a glass of water without thinking and quench your thirst, completely automatically. But before every brake, I have to think about the position in which I have to hold my hand so that I don't feel pain, ” he explained, adding that during each race weekend he gets used to a new position that becomes almost subconscious. "But because of that, I can't drive completely instinctively, because the pain is present in any case due to unexpected movements."
Marquez hoped he would have during the summer break less pain problems, but was waiting for him in Spielberg cold shower. “After the summer break, I came back with high expectations, as I had a good feeling at home during training. But we came to probably the worst possible track, with bends straining one side of the racer’s body. Of course, by high expectations, the disappointment is so much greater when you don’t reach your goal, but I’m more motivated now than ever before because I’ve found myself in a difficult position for the first time in my career. Only in difficult situations do you show your potential. When it goes well, everyone is happy, content and fast, but in difficult moments you have to fight.
It would be easiest if I took a break and came back in a season or two, but that’s not my style. My style is that despite the suffering, I try to improve and come back, and start enjoying the bike. I don't enjoy it now, but I suffer. ”
The six-time world champion, however, says he is the hardest test probably already behind him. “I couldn’t hold a bottle of water in October or November. I had trouble moving my arm, I couldn't even eat and I was afraid I would never have a normal arm again. ”
