MARQUEZ SAYS HE WANTED TO SPEND SUNDAYS ON THE SOFA
24 Oct 2026·
Marc Marquez’s subdued reactions to strong results have raised questions about his energy levels. In Austria, he finished second in the sprint but looked unusually serious on the podium. In Japan, he showed little celebration after taking his seventh sprint victory of the season. The reigning world champion explained the contrast by reflecting on the first half of 2026: “In the first half of 2026, all I wanted to do on Sundays was lie on the sofa.”