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Why Marquez avoided a penalty for his pitlane entry in the Spanish MotoGP sprint

Marc Marquez won the MotoGP sprint at Jerez after crashing and pitting to change bikes. While his pitlane entry route was controversial, it did not breach the rules

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Marco Bezzecchi explains what all went wrong in disastrous Jerez sprint

Marco Bezzecchi left Saturday empty-handed after another difficult sprint in 2026, with technical problems for team-mate Jorge Martin compounding Aprilia’s woes

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Marc Marquez shrugs off controversy over pitlane entry in Spanish MotoGP sprint

Marc Marquez admits to a “lucky” sprint win after a late bike swap, but his pit entry sparked debate

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Johann Zarco questions Marc Marquez over Jerez pitlane entry: 'He shouldn't have won the race'

Johann Zarco is unsure if the way Marc Marquez entered the pitlane after his crash was legal

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MotoGP Spanish GP: Marquez beats Zarco to pole at wet Jerez

The Ducati star mastered slippery conditions to go fastest in Andalucia on Saturday

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MotoGP Spanish GP: Marc Marquez beats Johann Zarco to pole at wet Jerez

The Ducati star mastered slippery conditions to go fastest in Andalucia on Saturday

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Why Marquez can only "survive" in Spanish GP despite return to full fitness

Marc Marquez was realistic about his prospects after a tough start to the Jerez weekend, even as Ducati appeared stronger than Aprilia

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Marc Marquez can only "survive" in Spanish GP despite return to full fitness

Marc Marquez was realistic about his prospects after a tough start to the Jerez weekend, even as Ducati appeared stronger than Aprilia

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Jorge Martin to drop three places on Spanish GP grid after penalty

The 2024 MotoGP world champion was caught holding up pace-setter Alex Marquez on Friday

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“You don’t want to try your best” - Fabio Quartararo’s latest take on Yamaha’s struggles

Quartararo has conceded that Yamaha’s prolonged slump is affecting his motivation, even as he remains the fastest rider within its roster

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MotoGP Spanish GP: Alex Marquez leads Ducati 1-2 in Friday Practice, Pedro Acosta into Q1

Ducati and Aprilia riders shine in the all-important Practice session on Friday ahead of Saturday's qualifying

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Why Ducati stronghold Jerez presents Aprilia’s ultimate MotoGP test

Aprilia has set the pace so far in 2026, but its record at Jerez suggests the Spanish Grand Prix could pose an even tougher challenge

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Has Ducati stagnated or have its MotoGP rivals caught up?

Ducati’s dominant days in MotoGP appear to be over - at least based on what we witnessed in the opening phase of the 2026 season

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The area Bezzecchi must improve upon to become MotoGP world champion

With five consecutive MotoGP wins and a perfect start to the 2026 season, Bezzecchi has set the benchmark. But his blistering form has also exposed a key weakness he must address

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The weakness behind Marco Bezzecchi’s dominant MotoGP start

With five consecutive MotoGP wins and a perfect start to the 2026 season, Bezzecchi has set the benchmark. But his blistering form has also exposed a key weakness he must address

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Alex Marquez still involved in Ducati’s MotoGP development despite KTM move

Alex Marquez, whose MotoGP future is already tied to KTM, believes that won’t limit his influence on Ducati’s development work as a factory rider for the Italian manufacturer

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Forthcoming KTM switch not impacting Marquez's involvement in GP26 development

Alex Marquez, whose MotoGP future is already tied to KTM, believes that won’t limit his influence on Ducati’s development work as a factory rider for the Italian manufacturer

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Shoulder injury pushes Marc Marquez into his third-longest winless streak in MotoGP

Only during the darkest period of his injury-plagued years between 2020 and 2023 has Marc Marquez endured a longer run without a MotoGP victory, with his milestone 100th win still eluding him

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Marquez pushed into his third-longest winless streak in MotoGP by shoulder injury

Only during the darkest period of his injury-plagued years between 2020 and 2023 has Marc Marquez endured a longer run without a MotoGP victory, with his milestone 100th win still eluding him

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Pedro Acosta says teaming up with Marc Marquez would be a “dream come true”

Acosta has hinted at the possibility of racing alongside Marquez for the first time

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Michelin gives verdict on Aprilia’s MotoGP advantage

Michelin has backed Aprilia after the opening three flyaways, saying its success is down to inherent strengths rather than tyre selection

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Why Alex Marquez has been struggling in MotoGP this year

Three races into the 2026 season and Alex Marquez has failed to make much of an impression on the Gresini Ducati

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Why Gresini has flirted with leaving Ducati

The departure of Fermin Aldeguer – who will race with VR46 in 2027 despite his desire to remain at Gresini – has led Nadia Padovani’s team to flirt with the limited available alternatives, before ultimately settling for what now appears to be a foregone contract renewal with Ducati

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Why Gresini has flirted with leaving Ducati in MotoGP

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Which MotoGP riders will be allowed to test the 2027 bikes before end of the season

MotoGP introduces new technical regulation next season and manufacturers are already working on completely new bikes. However, not every rider will be able to test and develop the 2027 machines

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