Marc Marquez eyes Aragon GP victory as title race intensifies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 4:12 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Marc Marquez acknowledges he is a favorite for the upcoming Aragon Grand Prix, contending that he can challenge for the win against rivals from Aprilia. Following shoulder surgery, Marquez's performance has improved, and he aims to close the gap in the championship standings after Aprilia’s strong showing at Silverstone. He noted the significance of performing well at tracks where he excels, like MotorLand Aragon, particularly as he has been leveraging his strengths this season. Marquez has expressed confidence in his bike and believes he can maximize its potential at the event this weekend.
- •Marquez considers himself a favorite for Aragon GP victory.
- •He has undergone shoulder surgery, enhancing his performance.
- •Aprilia leads the championship with seven wins this season.
- •Marquez aims for a record-extending eighth win at Aragon.
- •He emphasizes the need to finish ahead of Aprilia competitors.
- 4:12 PMYahoo Sports — Marc Marquez doesn’t dismiss favourite tag for Aragon GP: ‘I can fight for victory’
- 4:12 PMMotorsport.com — Marc Marquez doesn’t dismiss favourite tag for Aragon GP: ‘I can fight for victory’
"Ducati's Marc Marquez has not denied he is the favourite for victory at this weekend’s Aragon Grand Prix, believing he has the potential to beat Aprilia. The Spaniard has typically played down his chances at MotoGP races this year, despite an additional shoulder surgery in the summer immediately boosting his performance. At Hungary, he claimed he did not stand a chance of finishing on the ...Keep reading
"With one of his strongest tracks ahead of him, Marc Marquez is aware he has a big opportunity to slash the gap to his Aprilia MotoGP rivals
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 4:12 PMMarc Marquez doesn’t dismiss favourite tag for Aragon GP: ‘I can fight for victory’
With one of his strongest tracks ahead of him, Marc Marquez is aware he has a big opportunity to slash the gap to his Aprilia MotoGP rivals
- Motorsport.comAug 27, 2026, 4:12 PMMarc Marquez doesn’t dismiss favourite tag for Aragon GP: ‘I can fight for victory’
Ducati's Marc Marquez has not denied he is the favourite for victory at this weekend’s Aragon Grand Prix, believing he has the potential to beat Aprilia. The Spaniard has typically played down his chances at MotoGP races this year, despite an additional shoulder surgery in the summer immediately boosting his performance. At Hungary, he claimed he did not stand a chance of finishing on the ...Keep reading
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