Cruise control
DURING HIS POMP it was often stated Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda) could win around the Circuit of the Americas riding with one arm. And while it may be a great exaggeration to suggest he did as much here, the 28-year old dominated the Grand Prix of the Americas with an ease reminiscent of years gone by when the after effects of a right arm break sustained 14 months ago are still keenly felt.
Quite simply, no one else got a look in once Marquez hit the front. Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha) rode within his limits, intelligently managing the gap to the pack of Ducatis behind in another crucial step to claiming a maiden world title. Still, the ease with which Marquez cruised to his seventh win in eight races at this track – and his 13th in his last 14 trips to the USA – will be of some concern.
The omens were good for the eight-time world champ on Saturday. Despite his discomfort when pushing for a one-off lap time,
