Marc Marquez downplays chances for podium at Hungarian GP
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 3:11 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Marc Marquez expressed skepticism about his chances of finishing on the podium at the upcoming Hungarian Grand Prix. Despite having a strong performance last year at Balaton Park, where he won both races and secured pole position, Marquez now feels he may need to 'forget' about replicating that success this weekend. His comments come as he prepares for the event, maintaining a cautious outlook compared to last year's dominant form.
- •Marc Marquez claims he can forget about podium chances this weekend.
- •He previously won both races at Balaton Park in 2025.
- •Marquez expressed the need for a more realistic outlook on his performance.
- 3:28 PMAutosport — Marquez to "forget" about Hungarian GP podium as he offers recovery update
- 3:11 PMMotorsport.com — Marc Marquez thinks he can "forget" about Hungarian GP podium
"Marc Marquez has played down his chances of repeating his victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, saying he can even “forget” about the possibility of a podium. The factory Ducati rider dominated proceedings on MotoGP’s first visit to Balaton Park in 2025, claiming pole position before sweeping both races. But while last year’s event came during a purple patch in which he ...Keep reading
"Marc Marquez has played down his chances of repeating his victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, saying he can even “forget” about the possibility of a podium. The factory Ducati rider dominated proceedings on MotoGP’s first visit to Balaton Park in 2025, claiming pole position before sweeping both races. But while last year’s event came during a purple patch in which he ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportJun 4, 2026, 3:28 PMMarquez to "forget" about Hungarian GP podium as he offers recovery update
Marc Marquez has played down his chances of repeating his victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, saying he can even “forget” about the possibility of a podium. The factory Ducati rider dominated proceedings on MotoGP’s first visit to Balaton Park in 2025, claiming pole position before sweeping both races. But while last year’s event came during a purple patch in which he ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 4, 2026, 3:11 PMMarc Marquez thinks he can "forget" about Hungarian GP podium
Marc Marquez has played down his chances of repeating his victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, saying he can even “forget” about the possibility of a podium. The factory Ducati rider dominated proceedings on MotoGP’s first visit to Balaton Park in 2025, claiming pole position before sweeping both races. But while last year’s event came during a purple patch in which he ...Keep reading
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