BY NEIL MORRISON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY GOLD & GOOSE
I
f Hungary (round eight) suggested Marc Marquez
(Lenovo Ducati) was on the comeback trail, Brno (round
nine) confirmed it. The reigning World Champion took
full advantage of factory Aprilia's latest meltdown by
posting one of his finest performances of the decade to
fully reestablish himself in the title fight. Game on.
Marquez was in show-stopping form as he defended
from Ai Ogura's (Trackhouse Aprilia) late attack to keep
the Japanese rider just out of reach. Even if his body tired
and his right shoulder ached, the 33-year-old remained
far enough ahead so the Japanese rider couldn't
attempt a move. His massive slide through the
race's penultimate turn showed just how hard he
was working.
ROUND 9 / JUNE 19-21, 2026
CREDITAS AUTODROM BRNO / BRNO, CZECHIA
ROAD RACE I FIM MOTOGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
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Game On
Marc Marquez proved that he is indeed back
and ready to battle for the championship after recording
his second consecutive MotoGP win.
