2023-06-16 18:22:40
Is Marc Marquez a dangerous driver? The eight world titles of the Spaniard, 30, obtained in various categories would rather encourage to think the opposite. But the way in which the latter’s Honda mowed down Johann Zarco’s Ducati during the 2nd free practice session of the German Grand Prix this Friday, literally destroying the Frenchman’s machine, is not without raising some questions. about the Spanish champion.
Three minutes from the end of the session, while the drivers were giving their all to take cover for Saturday’s qualifying, Marquez, despite the finesse of his driving, completely missed his braking, while he was in the immediate wake of the Frenchman, in turn 1. The latter’s machine and its driver were knocked down. The state of Zarco’s Ducati Pramac, in pieces after the impact, gives an idea of the violence of the shock.
Middle finger to the cameras
Marquez immediately excused himself by joining the edge of the track while Zarco, remained a good moment groggy on the ground, aroused some concerns before getting up. But the latter was not rung for more than a few seconds. He covered a final lap after returning to his box. For his behavior, Marquez exposes himself to possible sanctions from the race management.
Prior to the accident on Friday, the Iberian was particularly angry during the practice session, because of several other alerts on his machine. Exasperated, the latter even gave the middle finger to the cameras.
In terms of lap times, Marco Bezzecchi (Ducati) set the best time, ahead of Jorge Martin (Ducati) and Espargaró (Aprilia). Leader in the World Championship, Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati) set the 4th fastest time, and Jack Miller (KTM) 5th. Fabio Quartararo, 6th time, is exempt from repechage for the fourth consecutive time. Repechage through which Zarco, 10th time, will pass this Saturday, thanks to his time this Friday morning. Marquez was credited with the 14th time.
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