HRC team principal Livio Suppo has denied that Honda has protected Marc Marquez following the controversy surrounding his ride to second place at Valencia. After finishing close behind new champion Jorge Lorenzo on Sunday, Marquez faced accusations from Valentino Rossi that he had acted as Lorenzo's "bodyguard" during the race. Marquez was however quick to deny any such claims, while Honda issued a statement that evening voicing its support for the Spaniard, saying there was "no evidence" for Rossi's claims. Speaking during a HRC press conference at Valencia on Wednesday, Suppo admitted Marquez's talent means he holds considerable power within the Repsol Honda team,...
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