MotoGP Raceweek: Marquez 'fine' after crash in Thailand
5 years, 3 months ago

MotoGP Raceweek: Marquez 'fine' after crash in Thailand

The Hindu  

Marc Marquez returned to the track for FP2 at the Thailand Grand Prix on Friday having been hospitalised following a crash in FP1. The Spaniard, who will seal a sixth MotoGP world title if he gains two points more than championship rival Andrea Dovizioso at the Chang International Circuit, lost control of the rear of his Repsol Honda in the closing stages of his out-lap in the opening session. READ | Marquez on brink of sixth title after 'perfect' Aragon performance "Hard crash this morning but fortunately we are fine," he wrote next to a picture of him coming off his bike. Honda team boss Alberto Puig admitted Marquez was "lucky" to escape serious injury.

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Aragon MotoGP: Marc Marquez Takes Crown at Home to End Three-year Drought
4 months, 1 week ago

Aragon MotoGP: Marc Marquez Takes Crown at Home to End Three-year Drought

News 18  

Marc Marquez conjured a magical performance in front of his home fans at the Aragon MotoGP on Sunday to end a three-year winless run. The six-time MotoGP champion, whose last grand prix win was back in 2021, completed a dream weekend after claiming Saturday’s sprint by an equally wide margin on his Ducati satellite Gresini bike. The dream double for …

Marquez impresses despite crash in Portugal MotoGP practice
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Marquez impresses despite crash in Portugal MotoGP practice

The Hindu  

Six-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez impressed on Friday in practice at Portugal’s MotoGP as he continues to get to grips with his Ducati machine. Ducati Lenovo rider Enea Bastianini was quickest with a lap time of 1min 38.057sec, 0.118sec ahead of Red Bull KTM Factory’s Jack Miller and 0.153 in front of Marquez. READ | F1 champion Sebastian Vettel …

Former world MotoGP champion Marc Marquez leaving Honda
1 year, 3 months ago

Former world MotoGP champion Marc Marquez leaving Honda

The Hindu  

Marc Marquez will leave Honda, where he won his six world MotoGP titles, at the end of the season, the team announced on Wednesday. "Honda Racing Corporation and Marc Marquez to end collaboration early by mutual agreement," the team posted on social media. It has been very difficult since my injury in 2020, in particular in terms of my physical …

MotoGP: Marquez struggling to emerge from injury ‘nightmare’
1 year, 4 months ago

MotoGP: Marquez struggling to emerge from injury ‘nightmare’

The Hindu  

Marc Marquez admits that he is struggling to recover the form that made him a six-time MotoGP champion after a “nightmare” three years following his brutal right arm break. Honda rider Marquez comes into this weekend’s San Marino and Rimini Riviera Grand Prix at a low ebb, 19th on 22 points in the championship standings after finishing just two races …

Marquez drops out of German MotoGP after breaking thumb in warm-up
1 year, 6 months ago

Marquez drops out of German MotoGP after breaking thumb in warm-up

The Hindu  

Marc Marquez withdrew from the MotoGP German Grand Prix on Sunday after breaking a thumb in a crash in the morning warm-up session, his team announced. “Marc Marquez withdraws from German GP Marc Marquez.” tweeted the Honda team an hour before the race saying “Marquez has elected to miss the German Grand Prix after suffering a crash at Turn 7 …

Marquez will not serve penalty for Portugal crash, says FIM
1 year, 8 months ago

Marquez will not serve penalty for Portugal crash, says FIM

The Hindu  

Honda rider Marc Marquez will not serve a double long lap penalty imposed for his crash with Miguel Oliveira in Portugal, the International Motorcycling Federation said on Tuesday. Marquez was granted a stay of execution last month on the penalty imposed after the six-time premier class champion locked up and barged straight into Oliveira, with both crashing out in the …

MotoGP: Marc Marquez to miss Americas GP due to injury
1 year, 8 months ago

MotoGP: Marc Marquez to miss Americas GP due to injury

The Hindu  

Honda’s Marc Marquez will miss MotoGP’s Grand Prix of the Americas in Austin this weekend as he continues to recover from a hand injury. The Spaniard, an eight times world champion with six titles in the top category, underwent surgery to his right hand after a collision in the season-opening race in Portugal last month. Marquez collected a double long …

Honda’s Marquez to miss Argentina GP due to hand injury
1 year, 9 months ago

Honda’s Marquez to miss Argentina GP due to hand injury

The Hindu  

Honda’s Marc Marquez will miss the second round of the MotoGP championship in Argentina after undergoing surgery to repair a fracture in his right hand following a collision with Miguel Oliveira in the season-opening race, the team said on Monday. Pole sitter Marquez lost position in the opening laps of the Portuguese Grand Prix on Sunday to drop to fourth …

Honda’s Marquez takes first pole in three years at Japanese GP
2 years, 3 months ago

Honda’s Marquez takes first pole in three years at Japanese GP

The Hindu  

Honda’s six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez ended his three-year pole drought on Saturday in a rain-hit Japanese Grand Prix qualifying in Motegi, with Yamaha’s MotoGP world championship leader Fabio Quartararo managing only ninth on the grid. He missed six rounds of the championship following the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello in May but made his return at last week’s Aragon …

MotoGP: Marc Marquez Intends to Race Again This Year
2 years, 4 months ago

MotoGP: Marc Marquez Intends to Race Again This Year

News 18  

Six times MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez said he hoped to return to racing this year, after having surgery on his arm in June and should have a clearer picture next week of what was possible. The Spaniard, returning to the paddock on Thursday for the first time since May, told reporters at the Austrian Grand Prix that he would …

Portuguese MotoGP: Marc Marquez Crashes Again as Fabio Quartararo Finds Some Pace
2 years, 8 months ago

Portuguese MotoGP: Marc Marquez Crashes Again as Fabio Quartararo Finds Some Pace

News 18  

Marc Marquez walked away from another crash in practice as he flew off his Honda on a wet track at Portimao on Saturday. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE The six-time world champion crashed in practice for the Indonesian Grand Prix and missed that race and the next …

MotoGP: Marc Marquez Sixth Fastest as Johann Zarco Tops Texas Practice
2 years, 9 months ago

MotoGP: Marc Marquez Sixth Fastest as Johann Zarco Tops Texas Practice

News 18  

Six-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez, back in the saddle after recovering from double vision, was sixth fastest in opening practice for the Grand Prix of the Americas on Friday. IPL FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP Australia’s Jack Miller, on another Ducati, was second fastest ahead of reigning world champion Fabio Quartararo on …

Marquez can win title even if he’s not 100 percent fit - Dovizioso
2 years, 9 months ago

Marquez can win title even if he’s not 100 percent fit - Dovizioso

The Hindu  

Marc Marquez may never be as strong as he was at the peak of his Moto GP career but even with an injury-ravaged body functioning at less than 100 percent he is capable of winning the title, his age-old rival Andrea Dovizioso said. “I have my opinion about Marc and I don’t think he can be back to his best …

Marquez to return at Austin MotoGP after recovering from double vision
2 years, 9 months ago

Marquez to return at Austin MotoGP after recovering from double vision

The Hindu  

Six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez will return to action at this weekend's Grand Prix of the Americas in Austin, Texas following his recovery from double vision suffered after a crash in Indonesia, Honda said on Wednesday. Marquez did not race at the Indonesian Grand Prix, the second round of the season, after a crash in the warm-up session and also …

Moto GP: I’m OK after Indonesia GP warm-up crash, says Marquez
2 years, 9 months ago

Moto GP: I’m OK after Indonesia GP warm-up crash, says Marquez

The Hindu  

Honda's Marc Marquez took to social media to reassure his fans he was all right after suffering a concussion in a shocking crash during the warm-up session that ruled him out of Sunday's Indonesia Grand Prix. Marquez also had problems with double vision towards the end of the 2021 season following a concussion he suffered in a training crash. Organisers …

Marquez to miss Indonesia Grand Prix after warm-up crash
2 years, 9 months ago

Marquez to miss Indonesia Grand Prix after warm-up crash

The Hindu  

Honda's six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez will not race at the Indonesia Grand Prix later on Sunday after being ruled unfit due to a concussion following a crash during the warm-up session, organisers said. He was due to start from 14th on the grid after moving up a spot following Franco Morbidelli's three-place grid penalty. Organisers said on Sunday the …

MotoGP great Marc Marquez eyes return after reassuring tests
3 years ago

MotoGP great Marc Marquez eyes return after reassuring tests

The Hindu  

Marc Marquez, whose season came to an early end because of vision problems following a crash, will continue his preparations for the 2022 MotoGP season after reassuring eye tests, his team announced on Wednesday. Honda said Marquez has made "periodic visits to an ophthalmologist to assess the evolution of his vision over the past two months." The 28-year-old six-time MotoGP …

Honda driver Marc Marquez to miss Algarve MotoGP due to concussion suffered in training
3 years, 2 months ago

Honda driver Marc Marquez to miss Algarve MotoGP due to concussion suffered in training

Firstpost  

“This past Saturday, Marc Marquez, while preparing for the Algarve Grand Prix with one of his standard off-road training sessions, suffered a fall that caused a slight head concussion,” said Honda’s statement. Paris: Marc Marquez will miss the Algarve MotoGP in Portugal after suffering a “slight concussion” in a training crash, Honda announced on Tuesday. “This past Saturday, Marc Marquez, …

Marquez looking for old MotoGP magic at American Grand Prix
3 years, 3 months ago

Marquez looking for old MotoGP magic at American Grand Prix

The Hindu  

Marc Marquez would love to find some of his old magic in America. The Repsol Honda rider and six-time MotoGP champion has dominated the Grand Prix of the Americas in recent years, with six victories in seven tries at the Texas track. But injury wiped out the Spaniard's 2020 season and his current racing form in a long recovery has …

MotoGP 2021: Marc Marquez fends off Miguel Oliveira to win first race since 2019 at German MotoGP
3 years, 6 months ago

MotoGP 2021: Marc Marquez fends off Miguel Oliveira to win first race since 2019 at German MotoGP

Firstpost  

The six-time world champion, who returned this season after crashing in the opening race last year, escaped early and stayed clear of in-form Portuguese Miguel Oliveira and championship leader Fabio Quartararo. “The victory was a low possibly, but when I saw a few drops on laps four and five I thought: ’this is my race’,” he said. “It was hard …

MotoGP: Marquez back to winning ways in Germany
3 years, 6 months ago

MotoGP: Marquez back to winning ways in Germany

The Hindu  

Six-times MotoGP champion Marc Marquez held off KTM's Miguel Oliveira to complete a thrilling comeback win at the German Grand Prix on Sunday, taking the chequered flag for the first time since a career-threatening right-arm injury last year. The victory brings a sense of relief for Marquez, who fractured his right humerus in the 2020 season-opening Spanish Grand Prix in …

No target for Marquez in Jerez on return to site of season-ending crash
3 years, 8 months ago

No target for Marquez in Jerez on return to site of season-ending crash

The Hindu  

Less than a year after suffering a season-ending crash in the MotoGP opener in Jerez, six-times world champion Marc Marquez is not burdening himself with any expectations as he looks to get back to his best after making his return earlier this month. Marquez fractured his arm in the 2020 season-opening Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez last July and did …

Márquez makes MotoGP return after eight months out with injury
3 years, 8 months ago

Márquez makes MotoGP return after eight months out with injury

The Hindu  

Six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez returned to the track for official practice on Friday for the first time since breaking his arm eight months ago. He needed three separate surgeries to finally heal the injury and be ready to race again at this weekend’s Portuguese Grand Prix. Difícil encontrar una sola palabra para describir el primer entrenamiento, pero he sentido …

Marquez nervous about MotoGP return after crash
3 years, 8 months ago

Marquez nervous about MotoGP return after crash

The Hindu  

Marc Marquez is a six-times MotoGP world champion but he admitted he had butterflies in his stomach ahead of this weekend's Portuguese Grand Prix when he returns to the track for the first time since last year's season-ending crash. Marquez fractured his upper arm in the season-opening Spanish Grand Prix in July and did not race again all year. The …

Marc Marquez cleared to return ahead of Portuguese Grand Prix
3 years, 9 months ago

Marc Marquez cleared to return ahead of Portuguese Grand Prix

The Hindu  

Six-times MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez has been cleared to return at the Portuguese Grand Prix next weekend after recovering from an arm injury that cut short his 2020 season, his Repsol Honda team said on Saturday. Marquez fractured his humerus in the 2020 season-opening Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez last July, after the COVID-19 crisis disrupted the original calendar, …

MotoGP 2020: Six-time champion Marc Marquez delays return to action until 2021, announce Honda
4 years, 2 months ago

MotoGP 2020: Six-time champion Marc Marquez delays return to action until 2021, announce Honda

Firstpost  

Marquez, 27, had won the title four years in a row but has been sidelined since crashing out of the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez on 19 July. Paris: Six-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez, who has not raced since fracturing his arm in the season-opener, will sit out the final two events on the 2020 calendar, his Honda team …

MotoGP 2020: Injured reigning champion Marc Marquez to miss another two-three months due to injury
4 years, 4 months ago

MotoGP 2020: Injured reigning champion Marc Marquez to miss another two-three months due to injury

Firstpost  

Marc Marquez is the reigning MotoGP world champion. But he will not be able to make a bid at defending his title as he will be sidelined for another two to three months after fracturing his right arm in July’s season opener. Spielberg: Reigning MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez will be sidelined for another two to three months after fracturing …

MotoGP champion Marquez ruled out up to three months due to arm injury
4 years, 4 months ago

MotoGP champion Marquez ruled out up to three months due to arm injury

The Hindu  

MotoGP champion Marc Marquez will remain on the sidelines for two to three months as he continues his recovery from a broken arm, his Repsol Honda team said on Saturday. “The objective of both Marquez and the Repsol Honda Team is to return to the world championship when Marcs arm has fully recovered from the serious injury that occurred in …

Reigning World Champion Marc Marquez Breaks Arm in Season-opening Spanish Grand Prix
4 years, 5 months ago

Reigning World Champion Marc Marquez Breaks Arm in Season-opening Spanish Grand Prix

News 18  

Reigning world champion Marc Marquez of Honda broke his right arm in a crash at the season-opening Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez on Sunday, his team has confirmed. The Spaniard is the third rider to suffer an injury this weekend after Suzuki's Alex Rins injured his shoulder in a fall in qualifying on Saturday, while LCR Honda rider Cal Crutchlow …

Quartararo wins Spanish Grand Prix as Marquez crashes out
4 years, 5 months ago

Quartararo wins Spanish Grand Prix as Marquez crashes out

The Hindu  

Petronas Yamaha's Fabio Quartararo won his first ever MotoGP race as he took the chequered flag in an incident-packed race at the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez on Sunday. Defending champion Marc Marquez of Honda made two mistakes in the race, with the second leading to a crash at turn four that ended his race with four laps to go. …

MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez undergoes successful shoulder surgery
5 years, 1 month ago

MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez undergoes successful shoulder surgery

The Hindu  

MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez underwent successful surgery on his shoulder injury on Wednesday, Repsol Honda has confirmed. The 26-year-old crashed on the first day of testing in Jerez at the start of the week, falling awkwardly and suffering a partial dislocation of his right shoulder. But there was a positive update in the latest statement released by his team, …

Marquez criticises 'slow mode' Lorenzo after FP2 contact
5 years, 2 months ago

Marquez criticises 'slow mode' Lorenzo after FP2 contact

The Hindu  

Marc Marquez criticised Jorge Lorenzo for taking up the racing line in "slow mode" after the two made contact at the end of FP2 at the Australian Grand Prix on Friday. The 26-year-old said: "Of course, in the first moment I was upset because now we cannot forget that free practice means qualifying practice, I mean you need to go …

MotoGP 2019: Honda's Marc Marquez keen to atone for chequered Australia history
5 years, 2 months ago

MotoGP 2019: Honda's Marc Marquez keen to atone for chequered Australia history

Firstpost  

Phillip Island is one of Marc Marquez’s favourite places and the already-crowned MotoGP world champion has no intention of easing up this weekend in Australia, where he lays claim to a bizarre record. Phillip Island: Phillip Island is one of Marc Marquez’s favourite places and the already-crowned MotoGP world champion has no intention of easing up this weekend in Australia, …

MotoGP 2019: Honda’s Marc Marquez wins Japan Grand Prix to notch tenth victory of season
5 years, 2 months ago

MotoGP 2019: Honda’s Marc Marquez wins Japan Grand Prix to notch tenth victory of season

Firstpost  

MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez won the Japan Grand Prix on Sunday to notch his tenth victory of the season and third win on the circuit in four years. Motegi: MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez won the Japan Grand Prix on Sunday to notch his tenth victory of the season and third win on the circuit in four years. The …

Marc Marquez warms up in style
5 years, 2 months ago

Marc Marquez warms up in style

Deccan Chronicle  

Motegi : With the title already in his pocket, eight-time world champion Marc Marquez continued his consistent performance during the first free practice of the Japanese leg of the 2019 MotoGP Championships on Friday. Fresh from being crowned the 2019 MotoGP world champion, Marc Marquez showed no signs of relenting his fearsome work ethic. Working towards Sunday’s 24-lap race, Marquez …

Japan GP: Marc Marquez wants to keep the momentum going
5 years, 2 months ago

Japan GP: Marc Marquez wants to keep the momentum going

The Hindu  

With four rounds to go and the title already in his bag, team Repsol Honda’s Marc Marquez probably took things a `little easy’ during the free practice sessions in the Motul Grand Prix of Japan at the Motegi Twin Circuit here on Friday. Even as Petronas Yamaha SRT’s Fabio Quartararo set up the pace, Spanish star Marquez managed to finish …

MotoGP 2019: Marc Marquez clinches sixth world title in Thailand after heart-pounding victory against Fabio Quartararo
5 years, 3 months ago

MotoGP 2019: Marc Marquez clinches sixth world title in Thailand after heart-pounding victory against Fabio Quartararo

Firstpost  

Marc Marquez sealed his sixth MotoGP world title in Thailand on Sunday after storming to victory in a heart-pounding final corner duel with Fabio Quartararo at the Chang International Circuit. Buriram: Marc Marquez sealed his sixth MotoGP world title in Thailand on Sunday after storming to victory in a heart-pounding final corner duel with Fabio Quartararo at the Chang International …

Marc Marquez 'could not breathe' after huge Moto GP crash in Thailand
5 years, 3 months ago

Marc Marquez 'could not breathe' after huge Moto GP crash in Thailand

The Hindu  

Marc Marquez could not breathe for five seconds after his enormous crash in practice at the Thailand Grand Prix. Following an initial examination at Chang International Circuit, Marquez visited Buriram Hospital for checks and an MRI, with Repsol Honda team boss Alberto Puig describing his rider as "lucky" to escape with contusions on his leg, back and hip. Hard crash …

Marquez eyeing sixth MotoGP title after beating Aragon glory
5 years, 3 months ago

Marquez eyeing sixth MotoGP title after beating Aragon glory

The Hindu  

Marc Marquez said he had enjoyed "a perfect weekend" as he moved to within touching distance of a sixth MotoGP title with victory at Aragon. "I'm happy of course, happy about the way we finished as we can," Marquez said. "I pushed a lot in the beginning and then controlled the distance and took 25 points in a very good …

Marc Marquez extends Moto GP dominance with win at Aragon
5 years, 3 months ago

Marc Marquez extends Moto GP dominance with win at Aragon

The Hindu  

Marc Marquez moved to within one race of sealing his sixth Moto GP title on Sunday after another dominant display saw him cruise to victory in Aragon. We know that Dovizioso never gives up.” Marquez’s victory in Spain also ends any lingering hopes Danilo Petrucci, Alex Rins, Maverick Vinales and Valentino Rossi still had of lifting the trophy. One of …

MotoGP: Vinales wins Dutch TT at Assen, Marquez extends lead
5 years, 6 months ago

MotoGP: Vinales wins Dutch TT at Assen, Marquez extends lead

The Hindu  

Maverick Vinales pipped Marc Marquez for his first MotoGP win of the season at the Dutch TT as Fabio Quartararo again failed to convert pole position. Quartararo was battling a troublesome front wheel throughout, his Yamaha shaking violently, and ultimately could not stick with Vinales and Marquez in a brave ride. Quartararo managed to hang on for a time despite …

Moto GP: Jorge Lorenzo collision gifts Marc Marquez victory in Barcelona Grand Prix
5 years, 6 months ago

Moto GP: Jorge Lorenzo collision gifts Marc Marquez victory in Barcelona Grand Prix

The Hindu  

MotoGP championship leader Marc Marquez profited from a big collision that wiped out four rivals to win the Catalunya Grand Prix on Sunday. A hotly contested start gave way to a Marquez procession after Repsol Honda team-mate Jorge Lorenzo caused chaos at turn 10 on just the second lap in Barcelona. Pole-sitter Fabio Quartararo - who underwent arm pump surgery …

France MotoGP 2019: Marc Marquez secures Honda's 300th victory in division as younger brother Alex takes Moto2 race
5 years, 7 months ago

France MotoGP 2019: Marc Marquez secures Honda's 300th victory in division as younger brother Alex takes Moto2 race

Firstpost  

Despite winning three of the season’s five races, Marc Marquez insisted that he was not frustrated to still have such a narrow advantage in the world championship race Le Mans: Spain’s defending world champion Marc Marquez won the French MotoGP at Le Mans on Sunday, racking up Honda’s 300th victory in the division and completing a memorable family double after …

Marc Marquez wins French Moto GP for Honda landmark, younger brother Alex Marquez wins Moto2 Grand Prix
5 years, 7 months ago

Marc Marquez wins French Moto GP for Honda landmark, younger brother Alex Marquez wins Moto2 Grand Prix

The Hindu  

Spain's defending world champion Marc Marquez of Honda won the French Moto GP at Le Mans on Sunday ahead of Italian pair Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci of Ducati. READ | Ducati's Dovizioso to swap MotoGP for DTM at Misano Marquez now leads the championship with 95pts, eight more than Dovizioso in second and 20 ahead Alex Rins of Suzuki, …

Marc Marquez on pole for French MotoGP despite crash
5 years, 7 months ago

Marc Marquez on pole for French MotoGP despite crash

The Hindu  

Reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez will start the French Grand Prix in pole position despite crashing during a wet qualifying session on Saturday. Repsol Honda rider Marquez was quickest in Q2 for the third time this season, with Danilo Petrucci and Jack Miller joining him on the front row. Marquez was able to continue after sliding into the gravel, but …

MotoGP: Spanish GP win was mentally tough, says Marc Marquez
5 years, 8 months ago

MotoGP: Spanish GP win was mentally tough, says Marc Marquez

The Hindu  

Marc Marquez claimed he needed to show his mental strength to win the Spanish Grand Prix after retiring last time out in Austin. Defending Moto GP champion Marquez saw his title hopes take an early blow as he crashed out at the Grand Prix of the Americas last month. READ | Moto GP: Marquez back on top after Spanish GP …

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