{"id":2242880,"date":"2026-11-06T18:51:33","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T15:51:33","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-11-06T18:51:33","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T15:51:33","slug":"marc-marquez-warns-qatar-motogp-title-chance-still-far-after-friday-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2242880","title":{"rendered":"Marc Marquez warns Qatar MotoGP title chance \u201cstill far\u201d after Friday practice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360113_hires.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 warns Qatar MotoGP title chance \u201cstill far\u201d after Friday practice<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Marc Marquez doesn\u2019t sound overly confident he can win the title in Qatar<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Lewis Duncan <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-11-06T18:51:33+00:00\">06 Nov 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\/2026-11\/gng_1360113_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360113_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360113_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360113_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360113_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360113_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360113_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360113_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360113_hires.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>Marquez says winning the title is far away for him right now<\/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<aside>\n<div class=\"preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div>  Prefer Crash.Net on Google <\/div>\n<div> See our stories more often<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"button\">  Add <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Marc Marquez says winning the 2026 MotoGP title in the Qatar Grand Prix is \u201cstill far\u201d because of how competitive his rivals were in Friday practice.<\/p>\n<p>The Ducati rider has his first opportunity to win an eighth MotoGP world title this weekend, if he manages to outscore Jorge Martin by 30 points and Marco Bezzecchi by eight.<\/p>\n<p>But doing so will not be straightforward, with Bezzecchi looking strong on his Aprilia, while VR46 Ducati\u2019s Fabio Di Giannantonio led the Friday times with a new lap record.<\/p>\n<p>Marquez was second overall after Practice, but feels he is facing \u201ca tricky weekend\u201d with so much on the line.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360372_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360372_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360372_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360372_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360372_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360372_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360372_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360372_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360372_hires.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, Ducati Corse, 2026 Qatar MotoGP<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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>\u201cChampionship is not done,\u201d he told <em>TNT Sports.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI mean, still I feel that it\u2019s far, especially because Bezzecchi, as we see, is pushing and riding in a very good way.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c[He has] nothing to lose; he will push all the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMartin, even with his injury, he\u2019s riding also in a good way.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo, we must concentrate on our garage, try to do our job. And, from that point, let\u2019s see. But it will be a tricky weekend because many riders are fast.\u201d<\/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<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"placeholder embed x\">\n<div>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Marquez\u2019s day wasn\u2019t straightforward either, after he lost track time to a broken chain on one of his bikes.<\/p>\n<p>He wouldn\u2019t reveal what the cause was, but was pleased that it happened in Practice and not later in the weekend.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-fde1b9994f2b59830e9af218579f2b2a89b8c56e63b5836401d00f72114a3a67\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Pecco Bagnaia \u201cfeels like a factory rider again\u201d after Qatar MotoGP practice<\/li>\n<li>MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix: What we learned after Friday practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cOpening day here in Qatar has been good,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe feeling was good. This afternoon, it\u2019s true that there are three, four riders who are very fast, very consistent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut I was able to ride in a good way, so we need to understand for tomorrow if we can improve in some areas.<\/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\u2019s true that we had that small problem with the chain.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe positive thing is that it happened in Practice. 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\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Marc Marquez doesn\u2019t sound overly confident he can win the title in Qatar<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Marc Marquez says winning the 2026 MotoGP title in the Qatar Grand Prix is \u201cstill far\u201d because of how competitive his rivals were in Friday practice.<\/p>\n<p>The Ducati rider has his first opportunity to win an eighth MotoGP world title this weekend, if he manages to outscore Jorge Martin by 30 points and Marco Bezzecchi by eight.<\/p>\n<p>But doing so will not be straightforward, with Bezzecchi looking strong on his Aprilia, while VR46 Ducati\u2019s Fabio Di Giannantonio led the Friday times with a new lap record.<\/p>\n<p>Marquez was second overall after Practice, but feels he is facing \u201ca tricky weekend\u201d with so much on the line.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360372_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360372_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360372_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360372_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360372_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360372_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360372_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360372_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360372_hires.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, Ducati Corse, 2026 Qatar MotoGP<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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>\u201cChampionship is not done,\u201d he told <em>TNT Sports.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI mean, still I feel that it\u2019s far, especially because Bezzecchi, as we see, is pushing and riding in a very good way.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c[He has] nothing to lose; he will push all the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMartin, even with his injury, he\u2019s riding also in a good way.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo, we must concentrate on our garage, try to do our job. And, from that point, let\u2019s see. But it will be a tricky weekend because many riders are fast.\u201d<\/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<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"placeholder embed x\">\n<div>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Marquez\u2019s day wasn\u2019t straightforward either, after he lost track time to a broken chain on one of his bikes.<\/p>\n<p>He wouldn\u2019t reveal what the cause was, but was pleased that it happened in Practice and not later in the weekend.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-fde1b9994f2b59830e9af218579f2b2a89b8c56e63b5836401d00f72114a3a67\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Pecco Bagnaia \u201cfeels like a factory rider again\u201d after Qatar MotoGP practice<\/li>\n<li>MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix: What we learned after Friday practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cOpening day here in Qatar has been good,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe feeling was good. This afternoon, it\u2019s true that there are three, four riders who are very fast, very consistent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut I was able to ride in a good way, so we need to understand for tomorrow if we can improve in some areas.<\/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\u2019s true that we had that small problem with the chain.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe positive thing is that it happened in Practice. I believe now Ducati will evaluate and fix it for the rest of the weekend.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Never miss an update.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Stay up to speed with the latest MotoGP news and analysis, delivered straight 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>Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Marc Marquez says winning the 2026 MotoGP title in the Qatar Grand Prix is \u201cstill far\u201d because of how competitive his rivals were in Friday practice.<\/p>\n<p>The Ducati rider has his first opportunity to win an eighth MotoGP world title this weekend, if he manages to outscore Jorge Martin by 30 points and Marco Bezzecchi by eight.<\/p>\n<p>But doing so will not be straightforward, with Bezzecchi looking strong on his Aprilia, while VR46 Ducati\u2019s Fabio Di Giannantonio led the Friday times with a new lap record.<\/p>\n<p>Marquez was second overall after Practice, but feels he is facing \u201ca tricky weekend\u201d with so much on the line.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360372_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360372_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360372_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360372_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360372_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360372_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360372_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360372_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/gng_1360372_hires.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, Ducati Corse, 2026 Qatar MotoGP<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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>\u201cChampionship is not done,\u201d he told <em>TNT Sports.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI mean, still I feel that it\u2019s far, especially because Bezzecchi, as we see, is pushing and riding in a very good way.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c[He has] nothing to lose; he will push all the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMartin, even with his injury, he\u2019s riding also in a good way.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo, we must concentrate on our garage, try to do our job. And, from that point, let\u2019s see. But it will be a tricky weekend because many riders are fast.\u201d<\/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<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"placeholder embed x\">\n<div>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Marquez\u2019s day wasn\u2019t straightforward either, after he lost track time to a broken chain on one of his bikes.<\/p>\n<p>He wouldn\u2019t reveal what the cause was, but was pleased that it happened in Practice and not later in the weekend.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-fde1b9994f2b59830e9af218579f2b2a89b8c56e63b5836401d00f72114a3a67\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Pecco Bagnaia \u201cfeels like a factory rider again\u201d after Qatar MotoGP practice<\/li>\n<li>MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix: What we learned after Friday practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cOpening day here in Qatar has been good,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe feeling was good. This afternoon, it\u2019s true that there are three, four riders who are very fast, very consistent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut I was able to ride in a good way, so we need to understand for tomorrow if we can improve in some areas.<\/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\u2019s true that we had that small problem with the chain.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe positive thing is that it happened in Practice. 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