Silvan Guintoli thinks Marc Marquez is in ‘deep trouble’ after Ducati’s ‘poor’ Thai Grand Prix.

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Meanwhile, Marquez struggled to contend with the RS-GPs as he was overtaken by Raul Fernandez, then Jorge Martin and KTM’s Pedro Acosta. He set up a good race with the other Spaniards until a crash on lap 21.

Marquez suffered a rear tire puncture. Four laps in. The 33-year-old’s Michelin tire burst as he hit the curb. He was lucky not to have been knocked off his bike when he fell to the ground and retired from the race.

Silvan Guintoli sees Marc Marquez in ‘deep trouble’ at Thai Grand Prix

Had it not been for the frustrating injury, Marquez could have battled for a podium as he kept pace with Martin and Acosta. however, Ducati Aprilia were struggling to battle on track as the RS-GP’s composure and raw speed caught Desmosedici’s pace.

Fabio di Giantantonio was the highest-placed Ducati in P6, 16 seconds behind Bezzicci. He is speaking. TNT Sports (01/03, 8:57 am) After the race, Sylvan Guintoli Marquez was seen to be in ‘deep trouble’ during the race as the Borgo Panigale outfit struggled to beat their Italian rivals.

“It doesn’t work, they look weak,” he said. “I mean, when you think about how they dominated last season, for example, they’re really looking at their back foot.

“The only chance for Marc Marquez was to start that and he got that tyre, his back popped, so he couldn’t get into turn one first. And then, for a few laps, he was in serious trouble. He was in serious trouble. He was getting it, he was under pressure.

“So after five, six, seven laps he started to put it all together, the speed started to come to him, and that’s what we saw a little bit last year. But last year he had an advantage. This year, when this speed came, it was equal to fight for the podium.

“They’ve taken a step up and the Apria is definitely a step up, and so is the KTM.”

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Should Marc Marquez be worried about Ducati after the Thai Grand Prix?

Indeed, in 2026 only one race week has passed and there are still 42 races to be played. Ducati and Marquez have plenty of time to make up ground and get back on track.

For the defending champion, his physical condition will be of great concern. Marquez was still not ‘comfortable’ After the right shoulder Grand Prix of ThailandHe admitted that he is not at 100% fitness.

When fully recovered, the 33-year-old will be difficult to beat. But Aprilia has definitely taken a step forward, and as Buriram has shown, they prove to be strong competition.

Francesco Bagnaia said that Ducati is no longer the fastest After the Thailand GP, Apriya hints that she has now risen to the front. Borgo Pangale clothing may have a big job on their hands to bring it back to the fore.