Can Marc Marquez now battle for 2024 MotoGP title?
It’s 28 November 2023 at a cold and windy Ricardo Tormo Circuit pitlane. The throng of MotoGP media has firmly put the title battle decided just 48 hours prior to the back of its mind and is braving the elements to be positioned outside of the Gresini Racing garage.
The 2020 Spanish GP where he badly broke his right humerus completely changed the trajectory of his MotoGP career. Three operations followed that year to correct the injury. From the off in practice at the newly resurfaced and low in grip Aragon track, Marquez looked like his old self. He topped both of Friday’s sessions, was fastest in third practice and dominated for pole. He then cruised to a first sprint victory by 3.3s over Jorge Martin.
That was significant because everyone was forced to run the medium rear tyre after the soft was withdrawn from the allocation due to excessive heat generation caused by the new surface. One small decision on Sunday morning also proved crucial for the #93. The warm-up session was run on a damp track. Marquez did just one lap and then pulled into pitlane, electing against setting a time.
Crossing the finish line, Marquez stood proudly above his Gresini-run GP23 showing his arm muscles. When he won the 2021 Emilia Romagna GP 1043 days prior, he celebrated similarly - but only striking the same pose with his still recovering left arm. A nod to that moment, it was also a sign that Jerez 2020 has finally be laid to rest. It’s no surprise, then, that the 2024 Aragon GP holds a special significance in his own personal win rankings.
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