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Marc Marquez struggles early in the 2026 season but earns respect from brother Alex for his smart approach. Currently, he is 36 points behind championship leader Marco Bezzecchi.
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Marc Marquez hasnât had the start to the 2026 season that heâd have hoped for, but Alex Marquez says his brother is managing things wisely despite trailing Marco Bezzecchi in the championship standings.
The Ducati rider is still working his way back to full fitness following shoulder surgery last October. He hasnât taken a win yet this year and currently sits 36 points behind Bezzecchi, who has made a strong start to the campaign with Aprilia.
Marquez did pick up a Sprint victory in Brazil, but heâs still searching for his first Grand Prix podium of the season. So far, heâs retired once â in Thailand â finished fourth in Brazil, and came fifth in the United States after serving a long lap penalty.
In Thailand, he picked up a puncture after hitting a kerb while battling for third place. Then in Brazil, he ran wide again late in the race, allowing VR46âs Fabio Di Giannantonio to steal third from him.
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Alex believes that although Marc may be making more errors than heâd like, heâs doing a good job of limiting the damage. A strong weekend could quickly close the gap.
âHeâs made more mistakes than he would have liked. But when youâre struggling, the important thing is not to miss the boat,â Alex said, via quotes by AS.
âFifty points at this stage, with 37 up for grabs each weekend, isnât that much. In the end, when another Ducati beats you, it means thereâs room for improvement, and thatâs where Iâm self-critical about what I can improve.â
Marc Marquez is still recovering from shoulder surgery he underwent last October, affecting his performance.
Marc Marquez is currently 36 points behind Marco Bezzecchi in the championship standings.
Alex Marquez stated that Marc is managing his situation wisely despite not having a win yet this year.

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If Marc had managed to hold onto P4 in Thailand before retiring due to a puncture, those 13 points would have made his season look a bit better on paper. Bezzecchi hasnât had a flawless start either.
The key difference is where those mistakes have happened. While Marquez has dropped points in main races worth more to the championship standings, Bezzecchiâs missteps came in Sprints, which carry less weight. He crashed out of both Thailand and COTA Sprints while leading or chasing down leads.
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