Alex Marquez says the Honda feels “out of control” and “a bit more radical” in time attack trim, after the rookie qualified 17th for the MotoGP Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. The factory Honda rider has so far failed to lift himself higher than 17th on the grid in the seven […]
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Marc Marquez’s stint on the sidelines has left MotoGP lacking its “next level”, according to world champion Casey Stoner. Honda star Marquez is facing at least another two months as he recovers from a broken arm sustained during the Spanish Grand Prix, after an initial comeback attempt at the Andalusian […]
Pol Espargaro admits he “still cannot really believe” the pace KTM has been showing in MotoGP in 2020, but wants to see how the bike stacks up against Marc Marquez. The reigning world champion has been absent since breaking his right arm in a heavy crash during the season-opening Spanish […]
Marc Marquez has withdrawn from the remainder of the MotoGP Andalusian Grand Prix due to the broken arm he recently had surgery on. The reigning world champion suffered a heavy accident in last weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez and broke the humerus bone in his right arm as a […]
Absent MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez says the eye injury he suffered in a Moto2 crash in 2011 was “more difficult” to deal with than his current broken arm. Honda announced on Saturday during the Styrian Grand Prix that Marquez’s recovery from the broken arm he suffered at the Spanish […]
Honda has announced MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez will remain out of action for a further two to three months due to his broken right arm. After breaking his arm in a crash during the 2020 MotoGP season-opener at Jerez last month, Marquez underwent an initial surgery two days later […]
Marc Marquez says his absence from this weekend’s Andalusian Grand Prix won’t devalue the 2020 MotoGP title should it ultimately cost him a seventh premier class championship. The Honda rider has withdrawn from Sunday’s second race at Jerez owing to the right arm he broke in a heavy accident in […]
LCR Honda MotoGP rider Takaaki Nakagami has credited emulating elements of Marc Marquez’s riding style and set-up for his dramatically improved form ahead of this weekend’s Andalusian Grand Prix. Riding a year-old Honda RC213V, Nakagami qualified a distant 15th and finished 10th in last weekend’s Spanish GP season opener at […]
Fabio Quartararo claimed his second MotoGP pole of 2020 at the Andalusian Grand Prix after Maverick Vinales had his last lap cancelled, while Marc Marquez did not set a time. Reigning world champion Marquez completed 18 laps in FP3 and a further 10 in FP4, after Honda confirmed he would […]
Maverick Vinales blitzed the Jerez lap record to lead MotoGP Andalusian Grand Prix FP3, as Marc Marquez made his return just four days after surgery on a broken arm. Reigning world champion Marquez crashed heavily in last week’s Spanish GP and was set to miss this weekend’s second Jerez race […]
Honda has confirmed that Marc Marquez will sit out this Friday’s MotoGP Andalusian Grand Prix running as he continues to recover from a broken right arm. Marquez crashed heavily in last Sunday’s Spanish GP while recovering from a spectacular off on lap five while leading. The Honda rider broke his […]
Alex Marquez says Honda is giving him “the confidence a rookie needs” as he continues his adaptation in MotoGP with the reigning world championship-winning team. Reigning Moto2 champion Marquez rose from 21st in qualifying following a crash to end the second Jerez race in eighth spot, just 19 seconds from […]
Just four days after an operation on a broken right arm in the MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix, Marc Marquez has been declared fit to ride in this weekend’s Andalusian GP. Marquez crashed heavily on lap 22 of 25 of last Sunday’s season-opener at Jerez and broken the humerus bone in […]
Honda has confirmed Stefan Bradl will replace Marc Marquez in this weekend’s MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix, but hasn’t ruled out the champion returning for the second Red Bull Ring race. Marquez broke his arm in a heavy crash during the Spanish GP at Jerez last month, which required an operation […]
Jack Miller says claims that a MotoGP title win against an injured Marc Marquez would be illegitimate are a “complete crock” as all riders “have the opportunity to get injured”. Reigning world champion Marquez broke his right arm in a heavy crash in last weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix and had […]
Honda MotoGP team boss Alberto Puig says he believes moving Alex Marquez to the satellite LCR team for the 2021 season is in the best interests of the rookie. The Japanese manufacturer finally confirmed on Monday that it is recruiting Pol Espargaro from KTM to join Marc Marquez in its […]
Fabio Quartararo’s pace in the opening round of the MotoGP season at Jerez effectively forced Marc Marquez to speed up his return to action, says Johann Zarco. Marquez underwent surgery on Tuesday on his broken arm following his violent crash late on in the Spanish Grand Prix, which came while […]
Alex Marquez says being the only Repsol Honda MotoGP rider in this weekend’s Andalusian Grand Prix in the absence of his injured brother “changes nothing” for him. The reigning Moto2 champion will be the sole representative in Honda’s works outfit in the second Jerez race with Marc Marquez forced out […]
Honda MotoGP boss Alberto Puig says Marc Marquez broke the plate in his right arm “trying to open a window” at home, which led to a second operation on Monday. The reigning world champion broke his right arm in a heavy crash during the Spanish Grand Prix last month, which […]
Marc Marquez will be taken to hospital in Barcelona for surgery on a broken right arm following his heavy crash during the MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix. The reigning world champion had a dramatic race, suffering a big front end slide at Turn 4 on lap five while leading the race […]