Iker Lecuona replaces Alex Marquez for MotoGP Hungarian GP
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 8:21 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Iker Lecuona will compete in the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, stepping in for the injured Alex Marquez, who suffered a serious crash at the Catalan Grand Prix on May 17. Marquez has already missed races in Mugello and will skip the Balaton Park round as well due to his injuries. This marks Lecuona's return to MotoGP after a hiatus. Gresini Racing will field Lecuona as he aims to make an impactful debut after his time in World Superbikes.
- •Lecuona replaces Marquez for the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend.
- •Marquez injured in a crash at the Catalan Grand Prix on May 17.
- •Lecuona last raced in MotoGP before transitioning to World Superbikes.
- •Gresini Racing adjusts lineup for important upcoming race.
- 8:21 AMAutosport — Alex Marquez replacement for MotoGP Hungarian GP confirmed
- 8:19 AMYahoo Sports — Iker Lecuona returns to MotoGP to replace Alex Marquez
- 8:19 AMMotorsport.com — Iker Lecuona returns to MotoGP to replace Alex Marquez
"World Superbike rider Iker Lecuona will replace the injured Alex Marquez at this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix for the Gresini Racing MotoGP outfit. Marquez suffered a serious crash at the Catalan Grand Prix on 17 May which forced him to miss last weekend’s Mugello race with the Spaniard also skipping the Balaton Park round. Lecuona is therefore set to start his first MotoGP race since ...Keep reading
"World Superbike rider Iker Lecuona will replace the injured Alex Marquez at this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix for the Gresini Racing MotoGP outfit. Marquez suffered a serious crash at the Catalan Grand Prix on 17 May which forced him to miss last weekend’s Mugello race with the Spaniard also skipping the Balaton Park round. Lecuona is therefore set to start his first MotoGP race since ...Keep reading
"The factory Ducati rider in WorldSBK will replace the injured Alex Márquez at Balaton Park this weekend, where Cal Crutchlow will also replace Johann Zarco
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External links- AutosportJun 2, 2026, 8:21 AMAlex Marquez replacement for MotoGP Hungarian GP confirmed
World Superbike rider Iker Lecuona will replace the injured Alex Marquez at this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix for the Gresini Racing MotoGP outfit. Marquez suffered a serious crash at the Catalan Grand Prix on 17 May which forced him to miss last weekend’s Mugello race with the Spaniard also skipping the Balaton Park round. Lecuona is therefore set to start his first MotoGP race since ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 8:19 AMIker Lecuona returns to MotoGP to replace Alex Marquez
The factory Ducati rider in WorldSBK will replace the injured Alex Márquez at Balaton Park this weekend, where Cal Crutchlow will also replace Johann Zarco
- Motorsport.comJun 2, 2026, 8:19 AMIker Lecuona returns to MotoGP to replace Alex Marquez
World Superbike rider Iker Lecuona will replace the injured Alex Marquez at this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix for the Gresini Racing MotoGP outfit. Marquez suffered a serious crash at the Catalan Grand Prix on 17 May which forced him to miss last weekend’s Mugello race with the Spaniard also skipping the Balaton Park round. Lecuona is therefore set to start his first MotoGP race since ...Keep reading
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