Marco Bezzecchi
Marc Marquez has returned to the top step of the podium in MotoGP at the Hungarian Grand Prix, but he does not feel that it is a ‘real comeback’.
Marquez claimed his 100th career win at Balaton Park after a brilliant fight with Pedro Acosta. It was a clean sweep from the Ducati rider and a great return to form after months of injury setbacks.
The Spaniard is still having some fitness problems, however, as Davide Tardozzi admitted that Marquez is not fully fit despite winning the Hungarian Grand Prix. It is part of the reason why he is not seeing it as a ‘real comeback’.
It’s win number 100 for Marc Marquez at Balaton Park! 🏆 How many more races do you see him winning this season?
Marc Marquez doesn’t feel that his ‘comeback’ was ‘real’ at Balaton Park
Balaton Park suits the 33-year-old’s riding style thanks to its anti-clockwise layout. It is why many tipped Marquez to be the favourite to win the race, and he delivered with maximum points for Ducati.
Marquez admits his level with right-handers isn’t the same as in 2025, and it’s something he may never recover. Speaking to TNT Sports 2 after the race, he was delighted with his weekend, but he does not see it as a ‘real’ comeback.
The nature of Balaton Park is unlike any other on the calendar. He will have to see how he fares on tracks such as Brno and Assen to really see where he stands.
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He said: “Yeah, I mean, super special to achieve my 100th victory. It’s special also because it looks like somebody is writing the book, because also it’s the 100th victory for the Ducati Lenovo team, and 16 years after my first victory.
“So, it’s something great, something unbelievable, but especially, it’s a victory after suffering again, and it’s an expensive victory.
“Because last year, I was enjoying it a lot, it was my best year of my career, especially because I shared many moments with my brother. And then from one year to another, in two weeks, both of us were in the hospital.
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“This means that an athlete’s career can change from one day to the other, so we must enjoy the moment. It’s not the first comeback to the victory, but I hope that it’s the last comeback, you never know.
“I will try to keep going, keep pushing. Still, I don’t feel that it’s a real comeback, because this circuit was special. I was riding in a very good way, still I have a lot of work to do, so let’s see in the next races if I can improve.”
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