The upcoming Brazilian Grand Prix will be unique in that no driver on the grid has more experience with MotoGP prototype machinery, which has led legend Neil Hodgson to believe he will play well in the hands of Marc Marquez.
It offers a new circuit on the MotoGP calendar Mark Marquez A new challenge to add to the 22-strong collection of tracks he has won in the premier class. However, there has also been much discussion of the position that could challenge the Spaniard’s skills.
As a clockwise circuit, the Autodromo Internacional de Goiânia naturally features right-hand turns rather than left-hand turns. Marquez suffered a lot In the year After injuring his right shoulder in 2020.
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Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi has posed the biggest threat to Ducati’s dominance in recent times, which is a threat. The Brazilian GP exposes Marquez’s biggest weaknessBut it’s not a concern held by everyone in the MotoGP paddock.
Neil Hodgson is ‘100%’ confident Marc Marquez will have an advantage in Brazil despite circuit concerns
During the Brazilian Grand Prix preview episode Gas It Out Podcastwill shape the MotoGP star. Neil Hodgson This weekend’s Autodromo Internacional de Goiania driver was asked for his opinion on which he would support.
In the year The 2026 edition of the race weekend in Goa will mark the first Grand Prix on Brazilian soil since 2004, and the first since 2004. Brazilian Grand Prix After Wayne Rennie won with Yamaha in 1992.
So no current driver on the grid has any previous experience on the circuit, other than previous tests on Superbike machinery or show racing. This is the real reason why Hodgson is confident that Marquez will dominate.
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He said: “Who does it suit? It suits Marc Marquez 100%. Do you remember the first time we went to Termas? The track was dirt, and he went out, and in the first laps, he was three seconds faster than everyone else.
“They finally found him in that session. Maybe he’s a different person now, though, Mark. That was the Mark of 13 years ago, always taking a lot of risks and loving it.”
But what we’ve learned over the years is, when the grip level is down, when there’s no grip and it’s a dirty track, he can use his skill, his ability, which is his gift, a little bit more than others, and he usually has an advantage.
“So I’d say Mark plays into his hand. He does pretty well on a regular basis.”
His return to MotoGP in Brazil was threatened by the bad weather
The Autodromo Internacional de Goiania in Brazil at the weekend was in doubt due to heavy rain in the lead-up to the Grand Prix.
Introduction to The paddock was said to be ‘completely flooded’.Pictures circulating online show several parts of the race submerged in water.
Although an anonymous MotoGP team boss highlighted his concerns over the situation, Pedro Acosta expressed his satisfaction with the arrest rates. Brazilian millet.
However, there is still potential for baths to run sessions more smoothly on weekends.
Rain is forecast to hit the circuit on all three days MotoGP takes to the track, suggesting the Grand Prix could be an exciting spectacle for fans.
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