MotoGP legend Jorge Lorenzo admits why he finds it ‘difficult to understand’ why Marc Marquez competed in the Spanish Grand Prix on the same machine as brother Alex Marquez.
While the most meaningful sessions of the MotoGP race weekend are yet to begin, Ducati has plenty to be excited about following the conclusion of Friday’s practice sessions at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Fabio Di Giannantonio Ducati led 1-2-3 in FP1. This morning, while Alex Marquez is milliseconds away from breaking Fabio Quatararo’s lap record During the pre-qualification practice session.
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No one came close to the Gresini star on Friday afternoon as he set a time more than three-tenths of a hand faster than his nearest competitor.
His older brother, Marc Marquez, managed to set the fourth fastest time of the session, but was 5th behind Alex at the checkered flag.
Jorge Lorenzo is struggling to understand why Marc Marquez is behind Alex Marquez at Jerez.
Speaking as a body DAZN’s In coverage of proceedings at the Spanish Grand Prix on Friday, Lorenzo shared that he was surprised by the pace of the Gresini rider during the pre-practice qualifying session.
The three-time premier class winner also hinted at doubt over Marc’s fitness at Jerez, suggesting it could be the reason for his younger brother’s shortcomings.
He spoke through verses. Motosan“I don’t think he’s at his peak physically. It’s hard to fathom that he’s half a second behind his brother. He’s struggling to consistently run in the low 37s. He’s a tad behind.”
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After looking at the times set in the two practice sessions, Lorenzo theorized that the race pace for Saturday’s Sprint and Sunday’s Grand Prix would be in the high 1:36 or low 1:37 range.
Of course, that means the reigning world champion will need to find a few more tenths of consistency to ensure he is in contention at the front in both formats this weekend.
David Tardozzi has shared how ‘useful’ the three-week break from MotoGP has been for Marc Marquez.
In the three-week break between the Austin and Jerez rounds on the 2026 MotoGP calendar, much of the talk has been on Marc Marquez’s fitness.
Several figures in the MotoGP paddock in Austin have seen how. Marquez still looks battered following the broken collarbone he sustained In the final stages of the 2025 campaign. Another top speed in Texas certainly didn’t help matters.
Ducati boss Davide Tardozzi spoke at his media event in Jerez this weekend about the importance of rest for the star rider, who is keen to see if he is at 100%.
He told reporters. Motosan“Undoubtedly, these three weeks off have been important for Mark. Now we will hear from him about his physical condition after this round of testing.”
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