In Misano, in the land of Valentino Rossi , with the 'tifosi' covering the stands in yellow, Marc Márquez did not cease in his persecution of Fabio Quartararo . He stayed at bay, always around two tenths, but he would wait until the last moments to take the final blow. During his siege on the Frenchman, an image could not be erased from his thoughts: his encounter with Rossi on Saturday, which prevented him from fighting for the 'pole' and condemned him to the second grid line.

«Yesterday I had extra motivation. I tried to get the victory by that little push. It was also an extra of rage and morals, ”explained the Spanish rider, once the celebration with his team members was over. A celebration plagued with rage, in which the most pleasing Márquez of the World Cup could be seen.

With this victory, the number 77 of his sports career (51 in the queen category), surpasses the British Mike Hailwood . And it is not the only step that Cervera has climbed this weekend. Add 89 podiums, one more than the legendary Giacomo Agostini , the driver with the most championships in the top category, eight.

His victory, in addition to sending a message to Rossi in his territory, puts his sixth MotoGP world champion title on the plate, placing one precisely of the Yamaha rider. Accumulate 93 points of advantage over Andrea Dovizioso , who yesterday had to settle for a discreet sixth place: «The advantage is important. The championship is getting very expensive. Honestly speaking, I can only lose it. We have to be patient and keep adding points ».

In the absence of six tests for the outcome, the Spanish could celebrate the title in Thailand, in two. To do this, he must win next week in Aragon -place where he has tied the last three victories-, and also climb to the top of the drawer in the Asian country, on October 6.

It did not seem like an idyllic weekend for Márquez, in a circuit in which Yamaha slipped his four drivers into the top five, but his superiority was reflected again on the track. From fifth to first, with Fabio Quartararo as the only one able to stand up to him. The French 'rookie', only 20 years old, has become the great hope of the Japanese brand. With a contract for the season that comes with the satellite equipment, Yamaha must raise the debate of whether to upgrade the 'Devil' to the main team.

«I have lived the best moment of my career. When you fight against seven world titles, you can be more than happy, ”said Quartararo, who already has two podiums in his first MotoGP adventure. His executioner, Marquez, also praised the intrepid Frenchman: “He is prepared to win races and to lead. He has talent and speed ».

In less than a week, the 'paddock' moves to Aragon, the penultimate test to be held in Spanish territory - the World Cup will close on November 17 with the Valencian Community GP. There, in Honda territory, Márquez can continue to approach glory. It is better that his rivals do not give him another "little push."

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