Marquez keen to make a mark in Silverstone

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Bengaluru, August 23: MotoGP series leader Marc Marquez and team-mate Dani Pedrosa are looking forward to the upcoming British Grand Prix, round 12 of the FIM Championship, determined to continue the good work that has so far allowed them to step up on the podium seven times each this season (six times together).

That tally includes three wins for Marquez and one win for Pedrosa.

A one-day test at Misano last Sunday saw the Repsol Honda pair work positively on their RC213V's set-up before heading to the historic Silverstone Circuit, where the MotoGP Championship returned in 2010 after a 23-year break (from 1988 to 2009).

During that time, the British Grand Prix was held at Donington Park.

At Silverstone Circuit, Marquez has 2 wins, 1×125 (2010) and 1xMotoGP (2014), plus an additional 2 podiums and 5 pole positions while Pedrosa has celebrated two podium finishes in MotoGP (3rd in 2013 and 2012).

Both riders exuded confidence ahead of the race which will also mark Yamaha rival Valentino Rossi becoming the first to start in 300 MotoGP's.

"Step by step, we've been able to find a good base for our bike and this is very good, as one of my goals is to always be there at the front and be very consistent at all tracks and in all conditions. Of course we'll try for the same at Silverstone, a circuit that I like, though we know it will be a challenging round as our opponents are usually very strong there," said Marquez.

Pedrosa agreed with his Honda mate.

"We'll be aiming to improve and be focused because last year was difficult so we must be out lapping and learning about the tyres and the setup to be prepared for Sunday's race."