HRC boss Shuhei Nakamoto has put Repsol Honda MotoGP new-boy Marc Marquez under no pressure whatsoever by saying he expects to see him on the podium sooner rather than later.

Nakamoto was speaking at the Madrid launch of the Repsol team and, after promoting Livio Suppo to team principal, told the assembed throng about his hopes for 2013.

"We will again have a very strong team - Dani comes into this season after a fantastic 2012 and with new motivation, Marc is a great talent and I'm sure it won't be long before we see him on the podium. I am excited about the new structure and everyone at HRC will continue to work hard in the bike's development to give both our riders the best chance of victory."