31.08.2016
Álex Márquez head to the historic Silverstone track this weekend fully expecting to race in the podium battle in what promises to be another compelling Moto2 World Championship encounter.
Confidence is high in the Márquez camp going into the British Grand Prix after the Spanish rider followed up a stunning first ever front row start in Moto2 with a composed ride to a brilliant fifth place in treacherously wet conditions in Brno.
It was the second top six finish in a row for the 20-year-old, who is looking to continue his outstanding record at the super fast and demanding 5.9km Silverstone track, which has hosted the British Grand Prix since 2010.
Márquez has never finished outside of the top four at Silverstone, which includes podium finishes in Moto3 in 2013 and 2014. He was less than a second off a career first podium in Moto2 last year and the high speed layout of Silverstone is perfectly suited to the hard charging riding style of Márquez, who is determined to be a front-runner in Sunday’s 18-lap race.
Álex Márquez: “We arrive in Silverstone in very confident mood after we made a very good job at the last two races. We have found a good direction with the set-up of the Kalex and it will be important now to build on the momentum we have picked up recently. In Brno we could see that if you are immediately fast in FP1 it is easier for the remainder of the weekend. So starting strongly on Friday at Silverstone will also be key. I feel great physically and mentally and I am looking forward to Silverstone. It is a track I like a lot and my recent form means we have another opportunity to have a really strong weekend”.
