Marquez: Elbow save didn't work in F1 simulator!

Marc Marquez currently has his hands full trying to extend his MotoGP win streak to four-in-a-row in Sunday's Italian MotoGP.

But shortly afterwards he and Repsol Honda team-mate Dani Pedrosa will head to the Red Bull Ring in Austria to drive an F1 car.

The pair recently visited the Red Bull team headquarters for a seat fitting and to try the F1 simulator, which proved immune to Marquez's usual miracle saves.

"I was in the factory for the seat fitting and to try the simulator. It was important to be in the simulator because already there were some crashes!" smiled Marquez.

"I can't save it! I tried to use my elbows, but nothing happened!"

The reigning MotoGP champion,  who holds a 36-point title lead, has qualified sixth on the grid for Sunday's Mugello race.

"I'm not thinking about the F1 drive because I have a lot of work this weekend, but it will be nice," he said.

"If you can try anything with an engine, it's a new adrenaline and it will be a good experience at the Red Bull Ring."