Marc Marquez wants to get some points at the Brazilian Grand Prix, but even Ducati are thinking that this could be a struggle.
The 2025 MotoGP champion exits the Thai Grand Prix with no points. He was fighting for the podium when the back end of his GP26 exploded at turn four, forcing him to retire.
Ducati As Marco Bezecchi dominated the race, he struggled to keep up with the Aprilia at Buriram. Marquez He wants to go back to the top when he returns to MotoGP Brazilian Grand PrixBut another tough weekend could be in store.
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Marquez was still struggling with his fitness. In Thailand, he has not fully recovered from the injury to his right shoulder in Mandalika last year.
The Spaniard spent three weeks recovering properly for the next round in Goiania. But even then, Ducati thinks Marquez may not do well in Brazil.
Ducati staff admit Marc Marquez may not be ‘very good’ with their Goianian right-hander.
Goiania exposed the weakness of Marquez Nine turns on the right. Cervera’s Ant struggled even more in those corners after breaking his arm in Jerez in 2020.
Despite this, Luca Cadallora supports Marquez as the favorite for victory In Brazil. However, Ducati may not be confident about the 33-year-old’s chances.
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Pit lane reporter Jack Appleyard spoke to a member of the Borgo Panigale outfit in Goiania, and they admitted that Marquez could struggle in the right-hand bends.
Said through. MotoGP’s preview: “Of course there are a lot of right-handers here too, speaking to someone from Ducati it’s probably not a circuit where the marque looks very good.
“But on the other side of the coin, despite those right-handers, when MotoGP riders come to new places and adapt quickly and learn conditions and learn new places, it’s usually Marc Marquez who can outdo everybody.
“So it will be interesting to see how he can adapt.”
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His contract expires in 2026, prompting discussions about the Spaniard’s future. Marquez wants a one-year contract from Ducati, which is why he is hesitant to sign a two-year contract due to his injuries.
Márquez admits he won’t be in MotoGP at the age of 40 like rival Valentino Rossi. Now 33, his time in the sport is almost certainly coming to an end.
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