Marc marquez's Clear Opinion On Heavy Aerodynamic Development in MotoGP
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Honda topstar Marc Marquez has a clear opinion on aerodynamic developments in MotoGP: “Not good for the show.”
Since Ducati began developing wings for its MotoGP project in 2015, the triumphant advance of aerodynamic aids has been unstoppable.
The last preseason test in Portimao represented a new high point in the aerodynamic development of the MotoGP bikes.
In the past, it was often Ducati that pushed the innovation cart, but during the winter break, it was mainly Aprilia and Yamaha that came up with new ideas for their bikes.
In addition to ground effect fairings and newly designed wings, some of which are mounted in multiple versions, Yamaha surprised with a new rear wing design.
The Japanese tested an F1-style rear wing on the last day in Portimao, of which Fabio Quartararo later claimed to feel no effect, neither positive nor negative.
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The Frenchman joked about the hideously looking wing, saying that one of his mechanics had hoped the new design would not work because of the look of the bike.
In any case, the acceptance of aerodynamic aids in MotoGP is not particularly high. Although the aerodynamic parts would of course bring great advantages in terms of time, they would not have any upside in terms of racing action and maintaining the sport, quite the opposite.
Marc Marquez Has A Clear Opinion
One of the pioneers in restricting aerodynamic development is Honda’s top star Marc Marquez. The Spaniard has been active in MotoGP since 2013, so he knows what he is talking about when he says:
“With the aero, it’s changing the bike balance a lot, changing a lot the way to ride, the stopping.”
One of the pioneers in restricting aerodynamic development is Honda’s top star Marc Marquez. The Spaniard has been active in MotoGP since 2013, so he knows what he is talking about when he says:
“With the aero, it’s changing the bike balance a lot, changing a lot the way to ride, the stopping.”
“And following somebody, every time is more and more difficult. And even sometimes it’s worse in many parts of the track.”
The eight-time world champion hopes that the manufacturers will continue to concentrate on the essence of the racing series and provide the spectators with a good show.
Of course, he acknowledges that the wings and fairings bring many sporting advantages, but they are very much a hindrance to the race action.
“I hope for the future, they need to understand what way they [MotoGP] want to go because for me, for the show it’s not the best way.”
“For the performance, we are riding faster. But for the show, I feel it’s not the best way. But we need to keep going because it’s what we have now.”
