What makes Marc Marquez and Max Verstappen so similar?

F1 star Alex Albon drew comparisons between the two World Champions' aggressive on track riding style

Two Champions that carry big on track ambitions with aggressive riding styles, it was only inevitable that there would be comparisons between MotoGP™’s Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) and reigning Formula 1 Champion Max Verstappen. The two have operated at the highest level of their respective sports for a number of years now, and the Dutch driver’s ex-teammate Alex Albon feels it’s easy to see the similarities between them.

"It's a weird comparison to make but if anyone watches MotoGP, think of someone like Marc Marquez. He has a very specific riding style and it works for him and it's quick, but it's not always the easiest to follow and if that rider always does well, there's no reason for the team to deviate and think about trying something different," he said to F1 podcast Beyond the Grid.

The Williams driver then detailed the riding style of Verstappen, and it’s not difficult to see why he believes it is so similar to Marquez: "When you look at the data you see that in some corners, he's incredible and he's on the limit for the whole lap. He likes a car with a very strong front end."

The aggressive style from both men always makes for a thrilling watch, and you won’t need to wait long to see Marquez riding on the limit once again as MotoGP™ heads for Le Mans. The historic racing city is the next stop on the MotoGP™ calendar, with Round 7 of the 2022 Championship fixed for May 15th.  

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