{"id":2029791,"date":"2026-07-06T14:24:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T11:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2029791"},"modified":"2026-07-06T14:24:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T11:24:14","slug":"marc-marquez-holidays-will-be-shorter-bagnaia-aprilia-advantage-in-motogp-title-battle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2029791","title":{"rendered":"Marc Marquez: \u201cHolidays will be shorter\u201d, Bagnaia \u201cAprilia advantage\u201d in MotoGP title battle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330206_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: \u201cHolidays will be shorter\u201d, Bagnaia \u201cAprilia advantage\u201d in MotoGP title battle<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Marc Marquez plans a shorter holiday to maximise his recovery, team-mate Pecco Bagnaia believes Aprilia still holds the upper hand in close MotoGP title fight.<\/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=\"2026-07-06T15:24:14+01:00\">06 Jul 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:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330206_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330206_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330206_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330206_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330206_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330206_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330206_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330206_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330206_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, Pecco Bagnaia, 2026 Assen 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 will shorten his holidays to focus on improving the strength in his recovering arm and shoulder during MotoGP&#8217;s upcoming summer break.<\/p>\n<p>After missing Catalunya following follow-up surgery on a nerve issue caused by last year&#8217;s Mandalika injuries, the reigning champion has been propelled back into the title fight after victories at Balaton Park and Brno were combined with costly incidents for Aprilia team-mates Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin.<\/p>\n<p>Momentum swung back in Aprilia&#8217;s favour at Assen but, despite missing the podium, Bezzecchi&#8217;s latest crash meant Marquez still emerged with the same 40-point deficit, albeit to new championship leader Martin.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330044_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330044_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330044_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330044_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330044_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330044_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330044_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330044_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330044_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Marc Marquez, Pecco Bagnaia, 2026 Assen MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>&#8220;My holidays will be shorter&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>Marquez now heads to Sachsenring, his most successful circuit, hoping that it\u2019ll be the final round where he has to manage his strength carefully over the weekend.<\/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>&#8220;The bike is working, as is the team and my mentality. I need to work on my body to try to make a step forward this summer; my holidays will be shorter&#8230;&#8221; Marc Marquez told Sky Sport Italia during an appearance at World Ducati Week in Misano.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s a track that suits my style. We&#8217;ll try to fight for the podium,\u201d he added of the Sachsenring, where he has won nine premier-class races.<\/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-98aef56657224acb7d12d01ff889075d0fb3730db8a5f689d1426def0ae07861\">  \u201cIt&#8217;s an honour\u201d &#8211; Pedro Acosta eager to learn from Marc Marquez at Ducati   2026 Sachsenring MotoGP, Germany: Start times and how to watch <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>After Germany, the MotoGP summer break runs until Silverstone from 7-9 August.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330808_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330808_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 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and Ai Ogura, 2026 Assen MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Marquez is currently fifth in the world championship, with the riders ahead &#8211; Martin, Bezzecchi, Fabio di Giannantonio and Ai Ogura &#8211; all mathematically capable of leading the standings heading into the summer break.<\/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-89e165b52736af114b66a343a509712cfa4ec08619b6fd3c86ff7ac857eb56e5\">  Gresini confirms 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I need to work on my body to try to make a step forward this summer; my holidays will be shorter&#8230;&#8221; Marc Marquez told Sky Sport Italia during an appearance at World Ducati Week in Misano.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s a track that suits my style. We&#8217;ll try to fight for the podium,\u201d he added of the Sachsenring, where he has won nine premier-class races.<\/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-98aef56657224acb7d12d01ff889075d0fb3730db8a5f689d1426def0ae07861\">  \u201cIt&#8217;s an honour\u201d &#8211; Pedro Acosta eager to learn from Marc Marquez at Ducati   2026 Sachsenring MotoGP, Germany: Start times and how to watch <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>After Germany, the MotoGP summer break runs until Silverstone from 7-9 August.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330808_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330808_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330808_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330808_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330808_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330808_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330808_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330808_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330808_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jorge Martin is hunted down by Raul Fernandez and Ai Ogura, 2026 Assen MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Marquez is currently fifth in the world championship, with the riders ahead &#8211; Martin, Bezzecchi, Fabio di Giannantonio and Ai Ogura &#8211; all mathematically capable of leading the standings heading into the summer break.<\/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-89e165b52736af114b66a343a509712cfa4ec08619b6fd3c86ff7ac857eb56e5\">  Gresini confirms one-rider MotoGP team for Sachsenring   \u201cHard to let you go\u201d &#8211; Gresini reacts to Alex Marquez\u2019s KTM MotoGP move <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Team-mate Pecco Bagnaia is eighth overall, 63 points behind, but with 444 points still available this season.<\/p>\n<p>The Italian, who will join the factory Aprilia team next season, told Sky: &#8220;Aprilia has the advantage, they&#8217;re in a better position.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re recovering, we&#8217;re doing a great job to align everything.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;ll see in 3-4 races&#8230;&#8221;<\/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 will shorten his holidays to focus on improving the strength in his recovering arm and shoulder during MotoGP&#8217;s upcoming summer break.<\/p>\n<p>After missing Catalunya following follow-up surgery on a nerve issue caused by last year&#8217;s Mandalika injuries, the reigning champion has been propelled back into the title fight after victories at Balaton Park and Brno were combined with costly incidents for Aprilia team-mates Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin.<\/p>\n<p>Momentum swung back in Aprilia&#8217;s favour at Assen but, despite missing the podium, Bezzecchi&#8217;s latest crash meant Marquez still emerged with the same 40-point deficit, albeit to new championship leader Martin.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330044_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330044_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330044_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330044_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330044_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330044_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330044_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330044_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330044_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Marc Marquez, Pecco Bagnaia, 2026 Assen MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>&#8220;My holidays will be shorter&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>Marquez now heads to Sachsenring, his most successful circuit, hoping that it\u2019ll be the final round where he has to manage his strength carefully over the weekend.<\/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>&#8220;The bike is working, as is the team and my mentality. I need to work on my body to try to make a step forward this summer; my holidays will be shorter&#8230;&#8221; Marc Marquez told Sky Sport Italia during an appearance at World Ducati Week in Misano.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s a track that suits my style. We&#8217;ll try to fight for the podium,\u201d he added of the Sachsenring, where he has won nine premier-class races.<\/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-98aef56657224acb7d12d01ff889075d0fb3730db8a5f689d1426def0ae07861\">  \u201cIt&#8217;s an honour\u201d &#8211; Pedro Acosta eager to learn from Marc Marquez at Ducati   2026 Sachsenring MotoGP, Germany: Start times and how to watch <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>After Germany, the MotoGP summer break runs until Silverstone from 7-9 August.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330808_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330808_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330808_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330808_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330808_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330808_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330808_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330808_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1330808_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jorge Martin is hunted down by Raul Fernandez and Ai Ogura, 2026 Assen MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Marquez is currently fifth in the world championship, with the riders ahead &#8211; Martin, Bezzecchi, Fabio di Giannantonio and Ai Ogura &#8211; all mathematically capable of leading the standings heading into the summer break.<\/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-89e165b52736af114b66a343a509712cfa4ec08619b6fd3c86ff7ac857eb56e5\">  Gresini confirms one-rider MotoGP team for Sachsenring   \u201cHard to let you go\u201d &#8211; Gresini reacts to Alex Marquez\u2019s KTM MotoGP move <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Team-mate Pecco Bagnaia is eighth overall, 63 points behind, but with 444 points still available this season.<\/p>\n<p>The Italian, who will join the factory Aprilia team next season, told Sky: &#8220;Aprilia has the advantage, they&#8217;re in a better position.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re recovering, we&#8217;re doing a great job to align everything.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;ll see in 3-4 races&#8230;&#8221;<\/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\/1100389\/1\/marc-marquez-holidays-will-be-shorter-bagnaia-aprilia-advantage-motogp-title&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1330206_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Marc Marquez: \u201cHolidays will be shorter\u201d, Bagnaia \u201cAprilia advantage\u201d in MotoGP title battle Marc Marquez plans a shorter holiday to maximise his recovery, team-mate Pecco Bagnaia believes Aprilia still holds the upper hand in close MotoGP title fight. 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