Marc Marquez skips Motegi kart race, sends body double instead
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 8:38 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Marc Marquez did not participate in the karting race for MotoGP riders held on Sunday morning at the Japanese GP. Instead, he sent a body double in his place, which has prompted a stern reprimand from the championship officials. This karting event, introduced as part of the GP weekend, was intended to enhance engagement among the riders. Following Marquez's absence, the reaction from the championship was swift, indicating a seriousness about participation in promotional events.
- •Marc Marquez skipped kart race at Japanese GP
- •Sent a body double to participate
- •Championship issued a stern reprimand
- •Karting event is part of the GP weekend
- •Promotional events aim to engage riders
- 8:38 AMAutosport — Marquez used body double in Motegi kart race: "We are not here to mess around or drive go karts"
- 8:29 AMMotorsport.com — Marc Marquez sent body double to Motegi kart race: “We are not here to mess around or drive go karts"
- 8:29 AMYahoo Sports — Marc Marquez sent body double to Motegi kart race: “We are not here to mess around or drive go karts"
"The Japanese GP programme included a karting race between MotoGP riders on Sunday morning, but Marc Marquez skipped the event and sent a body double in his place, earning a stern reprimand from the championship. Days before the MotoGP paddock arrived in Japan, the championship began promoting a new addition to the weekend schedule: a kart race featuring the riders. However, Saturday’s ...Keep reading
"The Japanese Grand Prix programme included a karting race between MotoGP riders on Sunday morning, but Marc Marquez skipped the event and sent a body double in his place, earning a stern reprimand from MotoGP championship organisers. Days before the MotoGP paddock arrived in Japan, the championship began promoting a new addition to the weekend schedule: a kart race featuring the ...Keep reading
"Marquez explains why he did not take part in the pre-Japanese GP kart race
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External links- AutosportOct 4, 2026, 8:38 AMMarquez used body double in Motegi kart race: "We are not here to mess around or drive go karts"
The Japanese Grand Prix programme included a karting race between MotoGP riders on Sunday morning, but Marc Marquez skipped the event and sent a body double in his place, earning a stern reprimand from MotoGP championship organisers. Days before the MotoGP paddock arrived in Japan, the championship began promoting a new addition to the weekend schedule: a kart race featuring the ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comOct 4, 2026, 8:29 AMMarc Marquez sent body double to Motegi kart race: “We are not here to mess around or drive go karts"
The Japanese GP programme included a karting race between MotoGP riders on Sunday morning, but Marc Marquez skipped the event and sent a body double in his place, earning a stern reprimand from the championship. Days before the MotoGP paddock arrived in Japan, the championship began promoting a new addition to the weekend schedule: a kart race featuring the riders. However, Saturday’s ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 8:29 AMMarc Marquez sent body double to Motegi kart race: “We are not here to mess around or drive go karts"
Marquez explains why he did not take part in the pre-Japanese GP kart race
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