Sepang - On the first two days of pre-season test at Sepang, Malaysia, the atmosphere in the paddock garage Honda looked serious faces because of motor problems, but eventually Marc Marquez smiled.
Defending world champion Marc Marquez and his team-mate Dani Pedrosa who rely RC213V motorcycle must fight, when Jorge Lorenzo with Ducati progress and Yamaha dominate.
The second day of the test Marc Marquez is having problems on the bike, especially the electronics, occupy the top ten positions. Behind one second more than the fastest rider Andrea Iannone (Suzuki).
"I did not expect to have so many problems, but it is better to appear now than during the season," he said.
Tetsuhiro Kuwata, racing a new manager and is responsible for contract riders, Shuhei Nakamoto replacement who will retire in June, spoke.
"We see the package as a whole, not only on the machine or electronic. Regarding the power and top speed, we know Ducati still as the fastest bike, so we had to catch up also in this sector," he added.
"But we have to work also on the chassis, because we need to improve the pace out of the corner," said Tetsuhiro Kuwata.
The last day of the test on Wednesday (1/2), Honda made important progress. Marquez fastest in second place, just 0.1 seconds slower than the Yamaha rider, Maverick Vinales. Dani Pedrosa is still struggling a little bit, in the fourth position.
Marquez leave Sepang with a smile and a bit of doubt about the motor 2017. He said he was happy, on the last day of his feelings with the new bike has improved a lot.
"Regarding the new engine and a new motor, there are some points that are not clear and we need to understand it. The main issue remains electronically. Honda engineers will have much to do after their return to Japan, "explained MM93.
Marquez and Pedrosa Thursday (2/2) arrived in Jakarta, has yet to show the true power
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