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entirely. The leap forward has still looks different on the bike.
been incredible.” But Rigamonti says it's not
showing up in the data.
W h a t M a k e s M a r q u e z
Different “We don’t see any big issues in
Having worked with a variety of the telemetry—just some
top riders, Rigamonti highlights struggles in certain right-hand
what sets Marquez apart. corners.
He says he’s always had
“Two words: complete and difficulty with those, so it could
positive. be more about riding style than
He’s fully involved—whether it’s injury. Still, the arm lacks some
in the garage, on track, or in his strength.”
training. And he stays calm,
even when problems arise. Would he be faster without
that limitation?
R a c i n g a l w a y s i n v o l v e s “Possibly. But I also think
setbacks—crashes, technical everything he’s been through
issues. When your rider stays h a s m a d e h i m m e n t a l l y
cool, it lifts the whole team.” stronger.
T h e M y t h o f M a r q u e z This season, for example, he’s
“Masking” Bike Problems crashing far less. That speaks to
improved risk management.”
Some critics have suggested
that Marquez’s raw speed can No Ego – Just Accountability
sometimes hide a bike’s One of the qualities Rigamonti
weaknesses—but Rigamonti appreciates most is Marquez’s
has a different take. openness when things go
wrong.
“There’s some truth to it, but not
in the way people think. “ W o r k i n g w i t h M a r c i s
easy—because he makes it
Marc can push 100% even easy.
when he’s not comfortable. If a If something doesn’t go right, he
part feels worse, he’ll tell explains why. If he crashes, he
you—but he’ll still be fast. That’s owns it.
what makes him special.
Sometimes he even tells us,
But that doesn’t mean he can’t ‘This isn’t something I could do
help with development. On the at Honda, or even in Moto2.’
contrary, he’s incredibly That honesty gives the whole
sensitive and detailed with his team peace of mind.”
feedback.
Conclusion: A Champion On
Sometimes the stopwatch alone and Off the Bike
can mislead you—but when you Marc Marquez’s first season
combine it with Marc’s insight, with Ducati has already been
development moves in the right historic, but for those closest to
direction. In fact, many of his him—like Marco Rigamonti —
comments match [Francesco] it’s about more than the results.
Bagnaia’s—and Pecco is It’s about a rider who combines
k n o w n f o r h i s t e c h n i c a l legendary talent with humility,
feedback.” self-awareness, and a deep
understanding of what it means
Post-Surgery Limitations – to be part of a team.
And the Mental Evolution
After multiple surgeries on his
right arm, Marquez's posture
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