Marc Marquez drops to third after mistake in Aragon GP opening lap
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 2:32 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Marc Marquez struggled during the opening lap of the Aragon Grand Prix, falling from first to third due to a mistake with his rear ride-height device. Despite a strong start from second on the grid, Marquez's inability to disengage the device affected his ability to maintain his lead. This incident mirrored a similar situation in Saturday's sprint race. Marquez aims to recover in the remaining laps of the race, which continues today.
- •Marc Marquez started second but dropped to third on lap one.
- •The issue was related to the rear ride-height device not disengaging.
- •Marco Bezzecchi was the polesitter for the race.
- •The race is still ongoing, with Marquez looking to regain positions.
- 2:32 PMMotorsport.com — Marc Marquez reveals "big mistake" that made Aragon GP win "difficult"
- 2:32 PMYahoo Sports — Marc Marquez reveals "big mistake" that made Aragon GP win "difficult"
"Marc Marquez has revealed he dropped from first to third on the opening lap of the Aragon Grand Prix because he failed to disengage his rear ride-height device. As was the case in Saturday’s sprint, the factory Ducati rider made a rapid launch from second on the grid, passing polesitter Marco Bezzecchi into Turn 1. But as the reigning MotoGP world champion tried to defend his position, the ...Keep reading
"Marc Marquez’s Aragon GP victory challenge was nearly derailed at the start, with TV images showing sparks flying from his bike
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 30, 2026, 2:32 PMMarc Marquez reveals "big mistake" that made Aragon GP win "difficult"
Marc Marquez has revealed he dropped from first to third on the opening lap of the Aragon Grand Prix because he failed to disengage his rear ride-height device. As was the case in Saturday’s sprint, the factory Ducati rider made a rapid launch from second on the grid, passing polesitter Marco Bezzecchi into Turn 1. But as the reigning MotoGP world champion tried to defend his position, the ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 2:32 PMMarc Marquez reveals "big mistake" that made Aragon GP win "difficult"
Marc Marquez’s Aragon GP victory challenge was nearly derailed at the start, with TV images showing sparks flying from his bike
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