The restraint Marc Marquez has shown while celebrating his last two sprint podiums has led many to wonder about the reason behind his serious expression. The explanation lies in his explicit desire to avoid sharp swings in his adrenaline levels, allowing him to conserve his energy throughout a grand prix weekend.
Marquez’s attitude has changed as much as his daily routine since the succession of operations on his right arm. For years now, he has devoted particular attention to one of the parts of the body most heavily relied upon when riding a MotoGP bike – and by far the one that has taken the most punishment.