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Marc Marquez explains crashes during Czech GP practice session

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 4:46 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Marc Marquez explains crashes during Czech GP practice session

Summary

Marc Marquez crashed twice during practice for the Czech Grand Prix on June 19, 2026. He cited attempts to conserve energy in left-hand corners as the primary cause of the incidents. The first crash occurred at Turn 7, following his quick lap time. Marquez is managing his recovery from an unspecified injury as he prepares for the race.

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•Marquez crashed at Turn 7 after setting a fast lap time.
•He also crashed again in the same practice session.
•The crashes are linked to energy conservation efforts during practice.
•Marquez continues to manage recovery from an injury.

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4:46 PMMotorsport.com — Marc Marquez explains why he crashed twice in Czech GP practice

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Marc Marquez says his two crashes during Czech Grand Prix practice were caused by trying to conserve energy in left-hand corners, as he continues to manage his recovery from injury. The Spaniard was among several riders to crash in the opening practice on Friday morning, losing the front end of his factory Ducati at Turn 7 after setting the fastest lap time. He then went down again at the ...Keep reading
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