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Alex Marquez says the next three races are important to understand where he truly is on the 2026 Ducati
Gresini MotoGP rider Alex Marquez views the French Grand Prix as the start of three crucial weekends to validate his Jerez race-winning performance. Breaking Ducati’s winless streak in the 2026 season by triumphing over Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi at the Spanish Grand Prix marked a significant turnaround for Marquez. After struggling in the podium battle in the first three races, he sees the upcoming Catalan and Italian rounds as equally important in affirming his Jerez success. Marquez emphasized the importance of maintaining the momentum and confirming the performance boost gained at Jerez in upcoming races. With a renewed feeling and performance, he aims to solidify his position in the championship standings and continue Ducati’s success this season.
