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Alex Marquez suffers crashes from gear-shifting errors at Japanese GP

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 1:32 PM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Alex Marquez suffers crashes from gear-shifting errors at Japanese GP

Summary

Alex Marquez crashed out of the Japanese Grand Prix on October 5, 2026, after mistakenly upshifting his Ducati during a turn. The incident was described by Marquez as "unacceptable" and marked a disappointing weekend, as he failed to score any points. His struggles began in the preceding sprint race at Motegi, leading to his worst performance since the season opener in Thailand. Following these errors, he faces significant pressure for improvement in upcoming events as the season progresses.

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By the Numbers

•Marquez crashed out after upshifting incorrectly during a corner
•He failed to score points in Motegi, his worst showing of the season
•His troubles started in Saturday's sprint race

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1:32 PMMotorsport.com — Alex Marquez makes “unacceptable” gear-shifting mistake twice in wretched Japanese GP

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Alex Marquez says he crashed out of the Japanese Grand Prix after accidentally upshifting his Ducati while turning into a corner, describing the mistake as “unacceptable”. The Gresini rider failed to score a single point across the weekend at Motegi, in what was his worst showing since the season opener in Thailand. The Spaniard’s troubles began in Saturday’s sprint when he ...Keep reading
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