MotoGP media are beginning to think that Marc Marquez’s injuries in 2026 aren’t true after he suffered a series of complications.
It was a difficult year Ducati As the rider spent the winter recovering from a shoulder injury sustained at Mandalika last year. Marquez He was clearly feeling the effects in the opening race before a right arm scratch at COTA.
Images from Spanish Grand Prix Paddock showed the true effect of the injury. But the hero of the house emphasized that he was close to 100% agree, and Marquez told Ducati to stop talking about fitness.But it seems to be a problem again.
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Although he claimed pole position and won the sprint, in rather controversial fashion, Cervera’s Ant just didn’t have the speed of his brother Alex Marquez to dominate the field on Sunday. Marc Marquez crashed on lap two Chasing the Gresini Knight.
Alex was surprised by Mark’s information He noticed that he was not as fast in the left-hand corners as usual. Whether it’s him, the bike or both, it’s clear the Spaniard is struggling, and the media don’t think they’re being truthful about the situation.
Marc Márquez admitted that the injury was more than expected in Jerez
Journalist Simon Patterson has shared how Márquez revealed the extent of his injury in Jerez after dropping his results before the Grand Prix.
“So it’s important to note that at this point Marc Marquez is lying to the media about his physical condition. He really is.” Race MotoGP podcast.
“He did it this week because he spent the entire weekend in Texas practicing his accident on Friday and then he got here on Thursday and immediately showed us the big hole in his arm and yeah, it was a lot worse than he let on at the time.
“So he does, and we’ve seen this time and time again. Mark underestimates the severity of his injuries.”
“I don’t think it’s because he likes to lie to the media. I think he does it because he’s really on the defensive, a competitor who doesn’t like to make excuses. And that’s great.”
“But every time he tells us that he’s totally competent or totally incompetent or better than he was or anything, you can’t believe a word he says.
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MotoGP riders and key people are concerned about the situation of Marc Marquez
It took a month for the Spaniard to regain his fitness Jorge Lorenzo doesn’t think Marquez has recovered.. In the year He sees his hand still giving him problems as he continues to wait for a Grand Prix podium in 2026.
Marco Melandri saw Marquez ‘at his physical limit’. In Jerez. He can’t see him improving any further after not showing signs of improvement after the April break.
Is all the pressure on Marc Marquez this year?
Pedro Acosta thinks Marquez is riding unnaturally In the year In 2026, due to injury in 2025. He’s clearly struggling to ride a bike like he once did, so that opens the door for Aprilia to take advantage.
Marco Bezecchi now heads into Le Mans 44 points clear of Marquez. There are still 18 rounds to go, but the Ducati rider now has a huge task ahead of him to defend his crown.
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