Marquez Owns Up: 'I'm Going Slower'
Nine-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez candidly attributes his recent struggles to his own performance, not the bike, after a disappointing French Grand Prix practice. His admission raises questions about his future dominance.
Nine-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez has openly declared his recent struggles stem from his own performance, not the machinery beneath him. This candid admission followed a disappointing practice session at the French Grand Prix in Le Mans, where the Spanish rider failed to qualify directly into Q2, marking another low point in his 2026 season. Marquez's self-assessment cuts through the usual rider rhetoric, directly confronting a stark contrast to his historically dominant presence in the sport.
