Marc Marquez ended a rotten run at the Hungarian Grand Prix with his 100th race victory, completing a victory Neil Hodgson thought would never come.
The Spaniard has had a difficult start to the 2026 season, with last year’s crash in Indonesia still a problem. Marquez kept the injury a secret from Ducati Before admitting he had neurological problems from a loose sprain in his right arm.
The altitude at Le Mans forced him to undergo surgery on his broken arm and leg. Back in the paddock at Mugello, Marquez He returned to the scene at Balaton Park for his first win since Misano last year.
Neil Hodgson thinks Marc Marquez will ‘never’ reach 100 career wins.
Marquez defeated Pedro Acosta as if Hungarian Grand PrixHe won his 100th career victory. with Ducati Celebrating his 100th victory, the Spaniard is now the third rider in history to reach the milestone, joining Giacomo Agostini and Valentino Rossi.
It was a fantastic ride from the Ducati star as he returned to the top step of the podium. With his injury woes and Aprilia’s impressive performance, many questioned whether he would be able to fight for victory this year, let alone the championship.
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Hodgson Marquez didn’t expect to reach his 100th win, believing his current injury would end his career.
He said. TNT Sports 2: “I didn’t think he was there after the accident and the confusion after the start of the season and he was like, ‘No, I’m fine, I’m just trying to fix it and build myself up over the weekend.’
“He seemed slow, confused. We knew something was wrong, and I thought that was it. I thought he might never make it to 100. I thought he would be stuck at 99.”
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Marquez now sits fifth in the championship after breaking out of the top five in the standings at the first corner. Sitting 72 points behind Marco Bezecic, his title chances suddenly look better.
Marquez is still not fully fitDavid Tardozzi received it after the Hungarian GP. Even admitting he may never be 100% again, he finds it difficult to regain fitness.
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Balaton Park’s counter-clockwise orientation meant that the pressure on Marquez’s right arm was much less. The next few rounds will tell their chances of a trophy.
No one considers Marquez out of the championship.But the Spaniard is downplaying his chances. He will be determined to maintain this form and build on the process.
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