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Marc Marquez can only "survive" in Spanish GP despite return to full fitness
TL;DR
Marc Marquez is fully fit after recovering from injuries but lacks pace for a competitive performance at the Spanish GP. He struggled to keep up with his Ducati teammates during practice.
Key points
- Marc Marquez confirmed he is fully fit.
- He struggled to keep pace with Ducati teammates.
- Marquez recovered from injuries sustained in Indonesia.
- He faced challenges after a crash in Austin.
- Current pace limits his ability to attack at the Spanish GP.
Marc MarquezAlex MarquezFabio di GiannantonioSpanish Grand Prix
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Marc Marquez confirmed he is fully fit after nearly a month away from racing in MotoGP, but admitted he currently lacks the pace to mount an âattackâ at the Spanish Grand Prix.
The factory Ducati rider took advantage of an extended break in the calendar to recover from his Indonesia 2025 injuries, as well as a crash in Austin that left him in pain.
While his improved physical condition was expected to help him return to the front at this weekendâs Spanish GP, he struggled to match his Ducati compatriots Alex Marquez and Fabio di Giannantonio in Friday practice.
The reigning world champion was even at the risk of a Q1 relegation as he approached the end of a session, with only a late improvement on the soft rear tyre catapulting him to fourth place.
Speaking with the media, Marquez said he is pinning his hopes on overnight improvements, with even a podium appearing out of reach of him after Friday.
âNot a good day, not a bad day. It was a standard day where we work,â he summed up. âAt the moment, we are there around 4-5-6 on the rhythm and on the fast lap.
âLet's see tomorrow how we will be in qualifying practice, and from that point, we will understand what we can do in the race.
Marc Marquez, Ducati Team
Marc Marquez, Ducati Team
âI don't have the potential to attack. At the moment, I have the potential to survive. It's true that let's see if tomorrow we can improve.
Q&A
What injuries did Marc Marquez recover from before the Spanish GP?
Marc Marquez recovered from injuries sustained in Indonesia and a crash in Austin.
How did Marc Marquez perform in practice for the Spanish GP?
In practice, Marc Marquez struggled to match the pace of his Ducati teammates Alex Marquez and Fabio di Giannantonio.
Why is Marc Marquez unable to mount an attack at the Spanish GP?
Despite being fully fit, Marc Marquez admitted he currently lacks the pace needed to compete effectively.
What is the significance of the Spanish GP for Marc Marquez?
The Spanish GP is significant for Marc Marquez as it marks his return to racing after recovery, but he faces challenges in regaining competitive speed.
