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Marc Marquez resumes his season this weekend at the Italian Grand Prix after missing Sunday at Le Mans and the entirety of the Barcelona weekend to injury. The key source of his early 2026 struggles looks to be sorted now, but practice pace suggests his subdued outlook to the Mugello weekend was absolutely correct…
The 2026 Italian Grand Prix is considered the real start to Marc Marquez’s MotoGP season, as he has recovered from surgery to remove damaged metalwork affecting his radial nerve since last October’s crash at the Indonesian Grand Prix. Despite being only 85 points behind current leader Marco Bezzecchi, Marquez’s rivals are cautious about counting him out of the title race. With six rounds out of 22 completed and 37 points available per weekend, the gap is not insurmountable, especially for a seven-time world champion like Marquez.
The recent victory by Ducati rider Fabio Di Giannantonio at Barcelona has brought optimism for the team’s performance at Mugello, with Di Giannantonio leading in Friday’s practice sessions. Despite the challenging situation, Marquez remains determined and focused, acknowledging the opportunity to narrow the points gap at Mugello and remain competitive in the championship. Marquez’s mindset reflects his confidence and resilience in facing the remaining rounds of the season, indicating that he is not giving up on his title aspirations.
