Giacomo Agostini is still the rider that has more victories than anyone else in GP racing and is still a very familiar face in the paddock and still closely follows not only the races, but also the riders.
“Ago” has been highly impressed by MotoGP rookie Marc Marquez during pre-season testing and tips the Spanish youngster to beat Freddie Spencer’s still standing record of the youngest rider to win a GP race in the premier class.
Marquez has twelve races in order to beat Spencer’s record - with the Silverstone round being the last opportunity. Agostini said about Marquez: “Marc is an incredible talent, but he still has to mature like a fruit on a tree and this year of experience will help him. I’ve been amazed of what he’s obtained so far and I’m sure that he can beat Spencer’s record. I don’t know in which race, but I can say that he’ll win one of the first twelve. I do think that it will be difficult for him to beat Spencer’s other record, as the youngest rider to ever win a premier class championship. I wouldn’t want to add pressure on Marc. He’s such a talented rider and has a long career in front of him and trying to beat that record wouldn’t be ideal.”
Agostini also talked about Valentino Rossi and his return to Yamaha and his relationship with reigning World Champion Jorge Lorenzo: “In history your greatest rival has always been your team mate, and for the moment their relationship seems almost romantic, but when the first race comes around they will have to battle against each other. Respect is important, especially if you’re fighting on the last lap. I think that they both respect each other, but a real friendship is almost impossible. Valentino is a rider with lot of experience and nows how to ride well during races. Lorenzo has learned a lot and has a lot of experience despite being young. Both are very hungry for victories.”
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