{"id":1873923,"date":"2026-04-09T09:58:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T06:58:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1873923"},"modified":"2026-04-09T09:58:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T06:58:06","slug":"marc-marquez-seeks-missing-step-during-aragon-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1873923","title":{"rendered":"Marc Marquez seeks missing \u201cstep\u201d during Aragon training"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303485_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Marc Marquez seeks missing \u201cstep\u201d during Aragon training<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>MotoGP champion Marc Marquez trains at Aragon as he seeks &#8220;a step in myself more than the bike&#8221; ahead of Jerez.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Peter McLaren <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-09T10:58:06+01:00\">09 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303485_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303485_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303485_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303485_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303485_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303485_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303485_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303485_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303485_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Marc Marquez, 2026 US MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Marc Marquez plans to use the extended break caused by the Qatar postponement to make \u201ca step\u201d in his physical condition, after identifying himself as the main limitation in the early MotoGP rounds.<\/p>\n<p>Since returning from last year&#8217;s shoulder surgery, the reigning nine-time world champion has been unable to get the most from his factory Ducati during the opening race laps.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s when the bike is at its most physical, with a full fuel tank and maximum tyre grip.<\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;A step in myself, more than in the bike&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cMyself is missing, not the bike,\u201d Marquez said after overcoming a long lap penalty on his way to fifth place at the US Grand Prix, where he also suffered lacerations to his arms in FP1.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the first laps when the tyres are new, the bike becomes more aggressive, and I can&#8217;t ride well at the moment.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIt looks like I get used to being in a position, not a natural position, on the bike, and I&#8217;m just riding.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStill, I&#8217;m fast, but I cannot make the difference.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-d769c162ab1d57917aa28deac92de26f57e97dcffd773cc509011eb0a4d8eaa5\">  Is this rider set to be the biggest loser in MotoGP\u2019s wild 2027 market?   Marc Marquez: \u201cMoney or the best bike? That&#8217;s how I was taught\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cEspecially I want to do a step in myself, more than in the bike.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Aragon training<\/h2>\n<p>As part of that quest, the nine-time world champion has been training at Aragon this week (scroll to the fifth image below).<\/p>\n<p>Rather than the grand prix circuit, Marquez &#8211; currently fifth in the world championship, with one Sprint victory but no grand prix podiums &#8211; was riding on the karting layout aboard a Ducati Panigale V2.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-bb0ca3a336e870ea51c3877fd8720fef632b621c90f4a6c59f1c6cbb9d0a70bc\">  \u201cDucati will return to normal\u201d claim made for upcoming Jerez MotoGP round   The golden opportunity MotoGP must seize with its reserve rider proposal <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The next round of the season, Marquez&#8217;s home Spanish MotoGP at Jerez, takes place from April 24\u201326, followed by the first official in-season test of the year.<\/p>\n<p>Aragon will host its MotoGP round in late August.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A post shared by \u5b59\u5723\u535a SHENGBO SUN\ud83d\udc3c (@eddie_sun25)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"placeholder embed instagram\">\n<div>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>MotoGP champion Marc Marquez trains at Aragon as he seeks &#8220;a step in myself more than the bike&#8221; ahead of Jerez.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Marc Marquez plans to use the extended break caused by the Qatar postponement to make \u201ca step\u201d in his physical condition, after identifying himself as the main limitation in the early MotoGP rounds.<\/p>\n<p>Since returning from last year&#8217;s shoulder surgery, the reigning nine-time world champion has been unable to get the most from his factory Ducati during the opening race laps.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s when the bike is at its most physical, with a full fuel tank and maximum tyre grip.<\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;A step in myself, more than in the bike&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cMyself is missing, not the bike,\u201d Marquez said after overcoming a long lap penalty on his way to fifth place at the US Grand Prix, where he also suffered lacerations to his arms in FP1.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the first laps when the tyres are new, the bike becomes more aggressive, and I can&#8217;t ride well at the moment.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIt looks like I get used to being in a position, not a natural position, on the bike, and I&#8217;m just riding.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStill, I&#8217;m fast, but I cannot make the difference.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-d769c162ab1d57917aa28deac92de26f57e97dcffd773cc509011eb0a4d8eaa5\">  Is this rider set to be the biggest loser in MotoGP\u2019s wild 2027 market?   Marc Marquez: \u201cMoney or the best bike? That&#8217;s how I was taught\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cEspecially I want to do a step in myself, more than in the bike.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Aragon training<\/h2>\n<p>As part of that quest, the nine-time world champion has been training at Aragon this week (scroll to the fifth image below).<\/p>\n<p>Rather than the grand prix circuit, Marquez &#8211; currently fifth in the world championship, with one Sprint victory but no grand prix podiums &#8211; was riding on the karting layout aboard a Ducati Panigale V2.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-bb0ca3a336e870ea51c3877fd8720fef632b621c90f4a6c59f1c6cbb9d0a70bc\">  \u201cDucati will return to normal\u201d claim made for upcoming Jerez MotoGP round   The golden opportunity MotoGP must seize with its reserve rider proposal <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The next round of the season, Marquez&#8217;s home Spanish MotoGP at Jerez, takes place from April 24\u201326, followed by the first official in-season test of the year.<\/p>\n<p>Aragon will host its MotoGP round in late August.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Marc Marquez plans to use the extended break caused by the Qatar postponement to make \u201ca step\u201d in his physical condition, after identifying himself as the main limitation in the early MotoGP rounds.<\/p>\n<p>Since returning from last year&#8217;s shoulder surgery, the reigning nine-time world champion has been unable to get the most from his factory Ducati during the opening race laps.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s when the bike is at its most physical, with a full fuel tank and maximum tyre grip.<\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;A step in myself, more than in the bike&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cMyself is missing, not the bike,\u201d Marquez said after overcoming a long lap penalty on his way to fifth place at the US Grand Prix, where he also suffered lacerations to his arms in FP1.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the first laps when the tyres are new, the bike becomes more aggressive, and I can&#8217;t ride well at the moment.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIt looks like I get used to being in a position, not a natural position, on the bike, and I&#8217;m just riding.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStill, I&#8217;m fast, but I cannot make the difference.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-d769c162ab1d57917aa28deac92de26f57e97dcffd773cc509011eb0a4d8eaa5\">  Is this rider set to be the biggest loser in MotoGP\u2019s wild 2027 market?   Marc Marquez: \u201cMoney or the best bike? That&#8217;s how I was taught\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cEspecially I want to do a step in myself, more than in the bike.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Aragon training<\/h2>\n<p>As part of that quest, the nine-time world champion has been training at Aragon this week (scroll to the fifth image below).<\/p>\n<p>Rather than the grand prix circuit, Marquez &#8211; currently fifth in the world championship, with one Sprint victory but no grand prix podiums &#8211; was riding on the karting layout aboard a Ducati Panigale V2.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-bb0ca3a336e870ea51c3877fd8720fef632b621c90f4a6c59f1c6cbb9d0a70bc\">  \u201cDucati will return to normal\u201d claim made for upcoming Jerez MotoGP round   The golden opportunity MotoGP must seize with its reserve rider proposal <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The next round of the season, Marquez&#8217;s home Spanish MotoGP at Jerez, takes place from April 24\u201326, followed by the first official in-season test of the year.<\/p>\n<p>Aragon will host its MotoGP round in late August.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1092933\/1\/marc-marquez-seeks-missing-step-during-aragon-training&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1303485_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Marc Marquez seeks missing \u201cstep\u201d during Aragon training MotoGP champion Marc Marquez trains at Aragon as he seeks &#8220;a step in myself more than the bike&#8221; ahead of Jerez. 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