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MotoGP winner “wouldn’t be surprised” if Marc Marquez retires after next title
Italian MotoGP race winner Marco Melandri speculated that Marc Marquez could win the 2026 title and retire due to the toll of the previous championship.
Marquez secured his seventh MotoGP world title last year, just one title away from Giacomo Agostini’s all-time record.
Despite being the favorite at the start of the season, Marquez has struggled to secure a podium finish for Ducati in the first three rounds.
Fellow rider Andrea Dovizioso expressed concern over Marquez’s physical condition, labeling it as “more serious than it seems.”
Melandri suggested that Marquez might consider retirement if he clinches the 2026 title, highlighting the mental and physical strain of his efforts in the previous season.
Considering Marquez’s current contract with Ducati expires this season, the decision on his future will be influenced by his performance and physical well-being.
