MotoGP » Livewire rookie Marquez causes Sepang stir

2months ago i said i think mm could win the championship in nis first year because in 40yrs of watching the class ive never seen a rider who looses the front so much in a race but stays seemingly in control.. i know all the guys out there regurly save the front pushing the limit but this guy seems to have incorperated it into his riding style to stay right on or over the limit all the time .. i spose itl all come down to how the fronts work for him over race distance but if he stays on i think hes reinventing the art of being fast on a motorcycle.

Not realy suprised by marc m testing to date.
A great talent and this season is going to be a cracker.
I would not be suprised if he is champion by the end of the season.

@ Joeski......just one. Are you talking just the top class? You didn't say.

Oh for sure Marc Marques is going to be good, and a race winner within the first few races. Cant say I like him though, but has that ruthless streak needed in a Champion...

This field is impressive, great pitty Stoner is not there to stir the pack... so young so much talent and V8 nonsense

If, and its a big if, Marquez was able to win a title against the current crop of riders he would have beaten more champions who held more championships than Ago, Rossi or any other. He's facing greater competition and a steeper learning curve than those before him.

Its going to be a long time before anyone comes close to Rossi's records, that doesnt mean they are not as good, or even better. Rossi racked up over 2/3 of his wins and titles against the likes of Gibernau, Biaggi, and Capirossi. Lorenzo is not going to do it, Marquez is not going to do it, there is simply to much top flight talent in the series at this time. Stoner being gone helps Marquez in more ways than one. Obviously had he stayed, Marquez would not be on a factory bike, plus, he wont have to battle the benchmark of the series of the last 6 years for wins.

@ Codger

Yes I am sure! Only 2 have accomplished MORE than 5 titles....

Not 5 titles....MORE THAN 5!!!!!

AGO and Rossi...

Any other questions?

nikisan-I disagree.
This lad's got more sense than to take a Ducati ride.

right from the opening laps I felt very comfortable on the bike' - Marc Marquez......enjoy it while it lasts marc. We are all looking forward to see you take rossi on.