Marquez - the Messi of motorsport

Professional and amateur racing chat and results WARNING - MAY CONTAIN RACE RESULTS
Post Reply
User avatar
Kwacky
Posts: 38538
Joined: 21 Oct 2013, 21:52
Your Bike: Brutale 800RR, 1000SX Ninja
Location: Brum
Has thanked: 4314 times
Been thanked: 8352 times

Marquez - the Messi of motorsport

Post by Kwacky »

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/ ... rix-motogp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
User avatar
Cavetroll87
Posts: 2320
Joined: 11 Mar 2014, 21:40
Your Bike: 2014 Yamaha MT09
Location: Kent
Has thanked: 591 times
Been thanked: 532 times

Re: Marquez - the Messi of motorsport

Post by Cavetroll87 »

thanks for sharing that, I enjoyed reading it, I really do think he is something VERY VERY special, and it will be an honour to tell people in years to come that we got to see him at the beginning of his career and watch his reign begin. Also he will go down as the greatest of all time in my opinion, he is that good and will just continue to break records for years to come assuming he stays injury free and keeps the passion for the sport
Remember: If in Doubt use Full Throttle, It may not make the situation any better, But it will end the suspense...
User avatar
C00kiemonster
Posts: 8425
Joined: 22 Oct 2013, 07:11
Your Bike: Triumph Street Triple 765 R
Location: Not Froggie Land
Has thanked: 4296 times
Been thanked: 1737 times

Re: Marquez - the Messi of motorsport

Post by C00kiemonster »

Good piece that.
User avatar
kiwikrasher
Posts: 8862
Joined: 17 Mar 2014, 04:32
Your Bike: ‘16 Thruxton R. '10 Multistrada 1200 S.
Location: Kurrajong Heights, NSW, Australia
Has thanked: 4577 times
Been thanked: 4647 times

Re: Marquez - the Messi of motorsport

Post by kiwikrasher »

Cheers, that was a good read.
Happiness is not a destination. It is a way of life.
User avatar
Cav
Posts: 7947
Joined: 27 Oct 2015, 12:00
Your Bike: 2009 ZX6R
Has thanked: 1035 times
Been thanked: 2199 times

Re: Marquez - the Messi of motorsport

Post by Cav »

Great read.. he truly is phenomenal and I watch his slow-mo footage to try and pick up how I can improve - I very quickly remember he isn't human (lol)
User avatar
Kwacky
Posts: 38538
Joined: 21 Oct 2013, 21:52
Your Bike: Brutale 800RR, 1000SX Ninja
Location: Brum
Has thanked: 4314 times
Been thanked: 8352 times

Re: Marquez - the Messi of motorsport

Post by Kwacky »

I wonder what his IQ is? It's got to be pretty high. He doesn't seem to forget much and his processing speed must be phenomenal.
User avatar
duke63
Posts: 15493
Joined: 22 Oct 2013, 07:34
Your Bike: Ducati 748/853 & Triumph Street Triple 765RS
Location: Staffordshire
Has thanked: 4170 times
Been thanked: 4124 times

Re: Marquez - the Messi of motorsport

Post by duke63 »

Amazing how one person can up the ante and the average level very quickly. Only Dovi and Lorenzo seem able to compete.

With Lorenzo’s ability to collapse in the face of competition, next year will see Jorge either soar to a new level or become a shadow of his former self.
User avatar
Cavetroll87
Posts: 2320
Joined: 11 Mar 2014, 21:40
Your Bike: 2014 Yamaha MT09
Location: Kent
Has thanked: 591 times
Been thanked: 532 times

Re: Marquez - the Messi of motorsport

Post by Cavetroll87 »

I still stick by it that his greatest attribute is his simple love of riding, tis clear he just loves being on a bike which is more than can be said about some of the others in that paddock, people like Iannone who seem to love the lifestyle more than the day job.
Remember: If in Doubt use Full Throttle, It may not make the situation any better, But it will end the suspense...
User avatar
Cav
Posts: 7947
Joined: 27 Oct 2015, 12:00
Your Bike: 2009 ZX6R
Has thanked: 1035 times
Been thanked: 2199 times

Re: Marquez - the Messi of motorsport

Post by Cav »

Lorenzo is either going to flop or bring contention to the title against Marquez.. there won't be an in between.

As for the bike, I can't make up my mind which way I see that going for him. Is an agile/unstable bike going to suit him and will he be able to tame it for himself? I think it suits him more than the Ducati but it's no planted Yamaha
Post Reply