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Marc Marquez Extends MotoGP Reign With Hungarian GP Win at Balaton Park

The victory builds a 175-point lead, with Marquez accepting blame for a Turn 2 touch on Marco Bezzecchi.

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Overview

  • On MotoGP’s return to Hungary at new Balaton Park, Marquez converted pole into a seventh straight sprint–grand prix double, winning by 4.314s after retaking the lead on lap 11.
  • Marquez acknowledged fault for lap-one contact with Marco Bezzecchi, who recovered to finish third for his third consecutive grand prix podium.
  • Pedro Acosta finished second, while Jorge Martin surged from 16th on the grid to fourth with pace comparable to the podium fight.
  • Luca Marini claimed fifth for Honda’s best Sunday result of the season and hailed the progress as “incredible” after a fourth in the sprint.
  • Pecco Bagnaia salvaged ninth and reported improved braking despite a long-lap penalty and late errors, as Alex Marquez crashed and remounted to 14th on a “weekend to forget.”