07-02-2018, 12:58 AM
Why not talk about the power of the Ducati's? Early in the race, on the straights, they flew down the track. That is great eye candy. It's a legit observation.
Having said that, where was the power of the Ducati's on the last two laps when the Power of Marquez was dropping jaws?
I rarely watch races so I have no feel for all the in's and out's; but the impression I got was that Marquez was fighting pretty hard in the first two thirds of the race (maybe it was only to stay with in the top 3 spots). Once he got into first place on the last couple laps; it seems to this newb that with no one in front to set the pace he could fly (lap times got impressive for him then) but I wonder if also the field behind him had spent their wad and it was not so much that he had a reserve, but that they had nothing else to give. In any event, Marquez has proven he has serious skills (especially at avoiding a crash!). I agree, if he races as long as Rossi, oh boy.
Having said that, where was the power of the Ducati's on the last two laps when the Power of Marquez was dropping jaws?
I rarely watch races so I have no feel for all the in's and out's; but the impression I got was that Marquez was fighting pretty hard in the first two thirds of the race (maybe it was only to stay with in the top 3 spots). Once he got into first place on the last couple laps; it seems to this newb that with no one in front to set the pace he could fly (lap times got impressive for him then) but I wonder if also the field behind him had spent their wad and it was not so much that he had a reserve, but that they had nothing else to give. In any event, Marquez has proven he has serious skills (especially at avoiding a crash!). I agree, if he races as long as Rossi, oh boy.