Marc Marquez has acquired backing from a legend to interrupt the file for 500cc world championships.
Giacomo Agostini’s 15 titles total – and his eight within the high class – are the most-ever.
Valentino Rossi is second with seven 500cc titles however Marquez is half-way to matching that tally this season.
Arguably within the biggest type of his profession, Marquez will already be eyeing an eighth championship in 2026.
Marc Marquez “is able to beating even my world championship file,” Agostini advised Gazzetta dello Sport.
“Marc is a good man and he deserves all the pieces. We should bow to him, not boo him.”
Sections of the group on the Italian MotoGP – the house of Marquez’s producer Ducati, but in addition his enemy Rossi – booed him after he gained the grand prix this 12 months.
That led Ducati boss Davide Tardozzi to demand they stopped. He even wished for Marquez and Rossi to shake fingers to create peace.
Agostini doesn’t need that animosity to overshadow Marquez’s brilliance, and his comeback from an injury-plagued spell on an uncompetitive Honda.
“He went by means of tough moments, from which it was not apparent to get out,” stated Agostini.
“And since so as to begin profitable once more he gave up Honda’s cash, to go to a non-public staff, furthermore.”
‘If you wish to win, it’s important to have the Ducati’
Marc Marquez
Italy’s Agostini gained his 15 championships within the Nineteen Sixties and Nineteen Seventies, most notably driving an MV Agusta but in addition a Yamaha.
Yamaha are slowly enhancing their efficiency after years within the doldrums since Fabio Quartararo’s 2021 title.
“Sure, it is their technique: they’re reflective,” Agostini stated.
“They like to consider issues another day.”
However the legendary Italian is beneath no illusions which bike he’d need if he was racing at present.
“If you wish to win it’s important to have the Ducati,” he stated.
“Although I am a Yamaha man and I do know that Yamaha is doing good issues.
“And when the laws change, the rider can have extra worth, will probably be his ability that wins, not the assistance of all these buttons that they press now.
“However, in fact, if the MV got here again I’d be with the MV…”
