MotoGP rider Marc Marquez was penalized at the Assen race for exceeding the allowed tire pressure limit. Marquez drove a good race, securing a fourth-place finish with a strong final pass on Franco Viñales. However, he was docked points for going over the permitted pressure limit for a certain number of laps.
Keeping the Pressure Under Control
Marquez acknowledged that the pressure limit rule was imposed for safety reasons and agreed with the decision. However, he expressed concerns about how the rule is evaluated. In his case, he was controlling the pressure well until the last two laps when he was forced to adjust due to contact with another rider.
Play with Bastianini and His Lack of Control
Marquez also mentioned that he was riding closely behind another rider, controlling his pace, but was unable to maintain control due to the changing track temperature and pressure. He was unable to regain his position until the final lap, where he was able to get back inside the limit.
Angry in the Box… Because He Knew It
Marquez was aware that he was exceeding the pressure limit throughout the race and was penalized accordingly.
How You Control It
Ducati uses a system to monitor tire pressure, which Marquez described as a percentage. In the Assen race, he was 14th in terms of pressure, which was outside the allowed limit.
Prior Planning
Marquez had planned to ride in a group, but ultimately had to adjust his strategy due to the pressure limit. He emphasized the importance of managing pressure to stay inside the limit.
Stand Up to Germany
Marquez acknowledged that two riders, Álex Márquez and Francesco Bagnaia, are currently at a higher level than the rest of the field. He believes that he will need to have a perfect weekend to compete with them for a podium or victory in Germany.