Marc Marquez will not be present this week in the crowded Moto2 test held in Jerez. The pilot of Lleida, which today has passed medical examination in Barcelona and is still recovering from the injury in Sepang over three months, has decided to start his own particular season renting the Portuguese circuit of Portimao, for the first week there March a private practice.
Marc has recovered a few days ago, looks good and is physically like a bull. However, as a precaution the pilot and his environment decided to skip the first pre-season test, at Valencia last week. Too many bikes on the track (drivers Moto2 and Moto3), too cold, too many tracks for opponents ... and nothing to gain. Marc is in no hurry, know that the season is long and if all goes as it should go only to worry about himself.
So, again, has decided to skip Jerez test. He knows he is the rider to beat all its rivals will look askance and will not give hints. Also, Suter will reference pilot is to test new pieces that just will not rest until Marc has given the OK. Same with Dunlop tires, the brand will have a pilot 'tester' and guided by your comments and suggestions. Marc will be during the first week of March alone in Portimao, where have all the information that both Suter and Dunlop have collected from their rivals during the test Cheste and Jerez, and may roll quiet from prying eyes and with all the information.
source: motocuatro