MotoGP, Quartararo: "Marquez follows me? It means that I'm good"

This season Marc has already used this strategy, with Petrucci and Valentino at Misano, where they were sparks. But he was the worst with the French.

Do not think that Quartararo has been shaken, however, I have impressed, indeed it has taken it with philosophy and even a touch of pride.

"If Marquez gets behind me to get the trail I mean I'm doing a good job. In the end it is part of the game and maybe even in the future, if I have the chance, I will do the same " his seraphic answer.

The rest was Fabio the best on the track and it was understood at the first outing, when Marquez had not managed to remain attached to him in the fastest lap.

"What should I do? I could not beat too much – he said – I needed at least a good lap to start in one of the first two rows".

Except that, when it came out with the second tire, the scene was repeated.

"Yes, there was Marquez behind me, but also many other drivers – escaped any Quartararo controversy – The problem was that in that way we slowed down a lot on the way out and the tires cooled. In the next round I had some warning and I preferred to give everything in the next one".

The Petronas team driver had not even noticed the fall of Marquez.

"I found out later. At one point I only thought of pushing, because I wanted this pole position – its 5th of the season and the 12th time it starts from the front row – It was not easy to get it, I also lost the front at the last corner but I am very happy to have done it, especially in the home race of my team".

The Quartararo season has already been fantastic, but it would be missing shortly because it was even more so: with a victory.

"Is this my best chance? We also said it in Thailand but then Marquez beat me – he recalled – He does not underestimate him, he will manage to take the lead, like Dovizioso".

And then there are also the brand mates to beware of, starting with Vinales.

"I'd like to fight with Maverick, we would be on the same bike and I could learn – said Fabio – Vwe'll see what happens, I worked for the race in FP4 and I already have an idea for the tires. I'm focused on these last two races, I will then have time to think about next year ".

Even the ankle is not a big problem.

"It hurts when I walk, but it doesn't bother me too much on a motorcycle. However we will do some treatment for the raceHe concluded.