What do I expect from this season? The same I expect every time, fantastic races and breathtaking fights, racing on the limit, and maybe slightly over the limit. I expect most of #93, the worldchampion, Marc "Marvellous Marc" Marquez. He had an astonishing season last year, not to forget it was his very first season in MotoGP. If he can become worldchampion, win 6 races, get 16 podiums and 9 poles in his first season, what on earth is he gonna do this year and the upcoming, let's say 10 years? The best is yet to come I think. This kid is special and it will be hard to stop him.
And what about Marquez's main opponent Jorge Lorenzo? Well, Lorenzo is a fantastic rider, absolutely no doubt about that! But he's clearly having a hard time fighting off the young, risky riding style of Marquez. And honestly I doubt if he's gonna be able to stop #93 this year. But I'm sure Jorge will do whatever he can to beat Marvellous Marc.
At the start of every season, I wish for the same thing, The Doctor, Valentino Rossi being back where he belongs, at number one. Some people think his time is over and it's time for him to retire and make place for some young riders. But I don't agree with that, even if Vale can't win races, MotoGP needs him. The fans need him but also his opponents need him. Rookies, like Marc last year, who grew up watching at Vale, need him. He has become a bit like the godfather of MotoGP. He's The Boss, the only boss. MotoGP won't be the same when Vale retires. But hey, that are problems for later! I know the changes of Rossi winning the world title aren't that big but the old man still has some tricks up his sleeve. What do I expect from him this year? Fearless battles with the young kid Marquez and yes, some victories. Just so you don't ever forget who The Doctor is! ;)
So yes, expectations are high, as always, because this is racing at its best, it doesn't get better than this. The long wait is over so gentlemen, start your bikes, the 2014 season is about to start! May the best man win!
Catya Leroux
