The Repsol Honda Team rider faces his home Grand Prix looking to maintain his progress in his rookie season. Stefan Bradl will be back on the Honda RC213V after missing Misano.
Márquez managed to finish last Sunday’s race at Misano in seventh position, his best result in MotoGP. The Repsol Honda Team rider arrives at Montmeló, his home circuit, after achieving two victories and a third place in his last three Grands Prix held at the track.
Stand-in teammate Stefan Bradl will return to action. After finishing the first Free Practice session last Friday at Misano, he was forced to withdraw from the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix due to severe pain in his right arm.
Good weather is forecast for the weekend, as the Catalan Grand Prix closes the second triple-header of the year.
ÁLEX MÁRQUEZ:
“We arrive in Barcelona in a good way after our best result so far. I am happy with the progress we have made and I am looking forward to riding in Catalunya with the Honda. Of course, it will be a different experience to normal and I will certainly miss seeing all the home fans in the stands because this is always a special feeling. Hopefully we can put on a good show for everyone so they can enjoy the race like they were here! The last three years I have taken two wins and a podium here, I enjoy the circuit a lot.”
STEFAN BRADL:
“My arm is feeling much better, it was a hard decision not to race in Misano but it was the best one for me and everyone else. Now with a week of rest I am feeling good and motivated to return. I have had some good results in Barcelona in the past on the Honda but we need to see where we are this year. Alex and Taka both had great tests and races in Misano, I look forward to helping them and HRC continue to improve.”
