{"id":1896661,"date":"2026-04-22T09:18:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T06:18:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1896661"},"modified":"2026-04-22T09:18:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T06:18:57","slug":"marc-marquez-made-the-most-of-motogp-break-i-cant-wait","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1896661","title":{"rendered":"Marc Marquez \u201cmade the most\u201d of MotoGP break: \u201cI can&#8217;t wait\u2026\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1300637_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 \u201cmade the most\u201d of MotoGP break: \u201cI can&#8217;t wait\u2026\u201d<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Marc Marquez says he \u201cmade the most\u201d of the extended MotoGP break, \u201ccan&#8217;t wait to get back at work\u201d.<\/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=\"2026-04-22T10:18:57+01:00\">22 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_1300637_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1300637_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1300637_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1300637_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1300637_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1300637_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1300637_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1300637_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1300637_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>At a circuit where he suffered a career-changing arm injury and early comeback in 2020, Marc Marquez\u2019s fitness will again be under the spotlight at Jerez this weekend.<\/p>\n<p>While Ducati has been playing catch-up against Aprilia in the opening rounds, the reigning MotoGP champion is still suffering with a shoulder injury sustained at Mandalika last October.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe bike is critical, but so am I,\u201d Marquez told his team at COTA. \u201cI\u2019m struggling.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He later explained: \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<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<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>\u201cStill, I&#8217;m fast, but I cannot make the difference.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEspecially I want to do a step in myself, more than in the bike.\u201d<\/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-48b6e0f687ad69f546b82825f7eb77c98d3f6f1432aedbf3bb201f4a2a4b516d\">  Pecco Bagnaia seeking 2022-style turnaround at \u201cone of the classics\u201d   Marc Marquez reveals the moment he was \u201cmost nervous\u201d in MotoGP <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Marquez says he has \u201cmade the most\u201d of the extended break, caused by the postponement of Qatar, to work on his recovery ahead of Jerez.<\/p>\n<p>The #93 celebrated a home Sprint win at the circuit last season, but made an early mistake in the grand prix, won by younger brother Alex.<\/p>\n<p>Marc returns just fifth in the world championship and is still chasing a first grand prix podium of the year, but he also has one eye on Ducati updates during Monday\u2019s vital post-race test.<\/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-045682a2cd94fcfd155d66899f712c8d85cf80c02a649b83a48db492f2a0c046\">  Podcast: MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix preview   Giacomo Agostini: \u201cReal\u201d 2026 MotoGP title fight begins at Spanish GP <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;A three-week break that I made the most of to recover for the first European race of the season and the first home Grand Prix just around the corner,\u201d Marquez said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;m happy; Jerez is a track I like, historic, complete, and where there will be lots of fans.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWinning the Sprint here last year was special, a unique feeling.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI can&#8217;t wait to get back at work, especially in preparation for Monday&#8217;s test&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>If Marc Marquez wins on Sunday, it will be his first Jerez Grand Prix victory since 2019.<\/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 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>\n<h2>In 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He is at the forefront of the Suzuki exit story and Marc Marquez\u2019s injury issues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"views-element-container block block-views-blockrelated-content-related-content-block\">\n<h3>More News<\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid-view grid-2 js-view-dom-id-e25480c79f0db38ffba30e379bab1390c6e56e785f1f777415bf25b9ac22f5ee\">\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Ducati boss backs Marc Marquez to be \u201c100% fit\u201d for Spanish MotoGP<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1776684643\"> 20\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304441_hires_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Marc Marquez, 2026 US MotoGP.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div 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I can&#8217;t ride well at the moment.<\/p>\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<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>\u201cStill, I&#8217;m fast, but I cannot make the difference.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEspecially I want to do a step in myself, more than in the bike.\u201d<\/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-48b6e0f687ad69f546b82825f7eb77c98d3f6f1432aedbf3bb201f4a2a4b516d\">  Pecco Bagnaia seeking 2022-style turnaround at \u201cone of the classics\u201d   Marc Marquez reveals the moment he was \u201cmost nervous\u201d in MotoGP <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Marquez says he has \u201cmade the most\u201d of the extended break, caused by the postponement of Qatar, to work on his recovery ahead of Jerez.<\/p>\n<p>The #93 celebrated a home Sprint win at the circuit last season, but made an early mistake in the grand prix, won by younger brother Alex.<\/p>\n<p>Marc returns just fifth in the world championship and is still chasing a first grand prix podium of the year, but he also has one eye on Ducati updates during Monday\u2019s vital post-race test.<\/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 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wins on Sunday, it will be his first Jerez Grand Prix victory since 2019.<\/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 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>At a circuit where he suffered a career-changing arm injury and early comeback in 2020, Marc Marquez\u2019s fitness will again be under the spotlight at Jerez this weekend.<\/p>\n<p>While Ducati has been playing catch-up against Aprilia in the opening rounds, the reigning MotoGP champion is still suffering with a shoulder injury sustained at Mandalika last October.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe bike is critical, but so am I,\u201d Marquez told his team at COTA. \u201cI\u2019m struggling.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He later explained: \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<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<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 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early mistake in the grand prix, won by younger brother Alex.<\/p>\n<p>Marc returns just fifth in the world championship and is still chasing a first grand prix podium of the year, but he also has one eye on Ducati updates during Monday\u2019s vital post-race test.<\/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-045682a2cd94fcfd155d66899f712c8d85cf80c02a649b83a48db492f2a0c046\">  Podcast: MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix preview   Giacomo Agostini: \u201cReal\u201d 2026 MotoGP title fight begins 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