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Marquez Withdraws from Brno Race: Needed Mental Rest
Spanish rider Alex Marquez announced he would not participate in the races at the Brno International Circuit due to being physically unable after the horrific crash he experienced during the Catalonia Grand Prix last month, stating that he needed mental rest for his Gresini Ducati team. The basis of this decision was the need to eliminate risks from the race and the desire to recover mentally.
Marquez’s Withdrawal Decision and Explanations
Marquez, who finished 14th in qualifying on Saturday, chose to withdraw from the race rather than participate for the rest of the weekend. He summarized the justification with his own words: “The reason I stopped racing is not because I was physically inadequate, but simply to avoid risk.” He emphasized the difficulty of minimizing risk due to clashes with other riders or potential accidents during the race. Despite pressure from team managers, he chose to postpone the decision.
Marquez’s Gresini Racing team stated that the rider made a step back after qualifying rounds in order to prevent injury risks. Although doctors told him he could compete before the race, this decision was taken together with their warning to avoid making an accident. The driver said he performed better than expected in his qualifying performance and completed his task. He now intends to rest his muscles for the next five days and dedicate all his energy to the weekend in Assen.
Prioritizing Mental Rest
Marquez emphasized that the main purpose of the Brno race was to eliminate the doubts in his mind after the crash, and therefore the weekend was of great importance to him: “I came here not for the physical side, but for the mental side.” He aimed to dispel his doubts about how he would feel on the motorcycle and whether he could really ride comfortably, like after a crash in Barcelona. The driver said that he benefited from good performance in qualifying and that this helped him mentally. Although he admitted that he sometimes missed his lines due to physical limitations, he stated that this situation provided him with the relief he needed.
Physical Challenges and Recovery Process
The rider also discussed the physical challenges he faced: “I feel a weight in my body, I feel tired; especially my neck and shoulders still need to recover.” However, he said that this was part of the recovery process, which is made more difficult by the lack of an opportunity to test the MotoGP MotoGP motorcycle, stating that he would like to reach 100% as soon as possible, completing efficient 50 laps on Friday and this morning to achieve this. This allowed him to try to recover physically while taking the first steps to prepare for the race.
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