MotoGP Grand Prix Hungary - Marc Marquez clinches 100th Grand Prix win after intense battle for glory with Pedro Acosta
MotoGP | Hungary Grand Prix
Balaton Park Circuit | 07.06.2026
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Updated 07/06/2026 at 14:43 GMT+1
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14:32
MARQUEZ CLINCHES 100TH GRAND PRIX WIN AFTER DRAMATIC BATTLE
Marc Marquez returned from surgery to secure a 100th career Grand Prix victory in Hungary.
The Ducati Lenovo Team rider is the third rider of all time to win a century of Grand Prix races, joining Italian legends Giacomo Agostini and Valentino Rossi in the record books.
After clinching last year’s championship Marquez missed the end of last season after crashing in Indonesia.
Marquez also had a difficult start to this season, resulting in him having surgery on his foot and shoulder last month.
Despite still returning to fitness, Marquez recorded a weekend double and also qualified quickest at Grand Prix Hungary.
After dominating the previous day’s Sprint event, Marquez was pushed closely by Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) on this occasion.
From lights out, a huge crash impacted the race, as title challenger Jorge Martin wiped out Aprilia Racing team-mate and title rival Marco Bezzecchi in the opening turn, along with Raul Fernandez, Fabio Di Giannantonio and Fermin Aldeguer.
Acosta started quickly on the soft rear tyre and passed Marquez before building a sizable lead of two seconds.
However, Marquez, on the medium rear tyre, came fighting back and the pair tussled for the lead at the mid-race point.
It was Marquez who prevailed and established a winning margin ahead of Acosta. Meanwhile, after surviving the dramatic opening lap crash, Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) finished a comfortable third.
Heading into the ninth of 22 rounds, the Aprilia Racing pair of Bezzecchi and Martin lead the overall standings on 180 and 160 points respectively.
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Highlights - Marquez brings up 100th MotoGP to complete stunning Grand Prix Hungary double
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14:17
MARQUEZ: ‘HAPPY TO HAVE ANOTHER COMEBACK, IT WAS EXPENSIVE’
Marc Marquez said that he knew that the Balaton Park circuit in Hungary would provide him a chance for to clinch a 100th career Grand Prix victory, following an extensive rehabilitation period and recent surgery.
He said: ”I’m super happy, it was an expensive win.
”After last year, we’ve changed everything, but the sport is like this, from one day to the another, everything can change.
”I already learned that in 2020, again last year, so we came back, and we work hard, some difficulties in the first part of the season.
”I knew that here was a big chance to win. The feeling on Friday wasn't perfect, but on Saturday we did a step.
”I want to say thanks to people that believe in me, the doctors, the physios, a lot of hours at home working.
”The price was expensive, but happy to have another comeback.”
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14:06
ACOSTA: ‘WE TRIED EVERYTHING’
Pedro Acosta said that he ‘tried everything’ to beat Marc Marquez, but had to settle for second.
He said: ”We tried everything, it was a really good battle, I hope that everyone at home in enjoyed it.
”We are trying to take 100 percent from our package. The pace was good. qualifying again was good. Back-to-back podiums, I’m quite happy.
”We keep going.”
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14:00
BAGNAIA: ‘I KEPT CALM TO MAINTAIN GAP’
Third place finisher Francesco Bagnaia said that his aim was to maintain the gap ahead of fourth after not having the same pace of the leading two riders.
He said: ”As soon as I released the clutch, I span a bit, so I didn't do a good start.
”When I started to break I just saw something arriving so fast, and it was (Jorge) Martin arriving double of the speed.
”Maybe he was too inside and locked the front, because new tarmac on corner one was very slippery.
”I knew from the beginning, that it wasn't my race to fight against the first two riders. I tried to follow during the first laps, and then I said, ‘okay, calm, I have three plus seconds (advantage over fourth) from the effort’.
”I just maintained the gap, and it was enough. Today, I didn't have the speed of the first two, and I was already lucky enough.”
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13:52
RACE RESULTS
Here is the top five result following a dramatic Grand Prix Hungary:
- 1 Marc Marquez - Ducati Lenovo Team
- 2 Pedro Acosta - Red Bull KTM Factory Racing +1.3 seconds
- 3 Francesco Bagnaia - Ducati Lenovo Team +11.6 seconds
- 4 Ai Ogura - Trackhouse MotoGP Team +15.5 seconds
- 5 Luca Marini – Honda HRC Castrol +18.6 seconds
13:49
WHAT A RETURN FOR MARQUEZ
Marquez completes a double on the Balaton Park circuit in Hungary. The Ducati rider completed the same accomplishment last year.
However, following his surgery this will be a very sweet one. Marquez stops to praise the fans and flies his 100 wins flag proudly.
26/26
MARQUEZ CELEBRATES VICTORY
Marquez is the third rider in history to make it a century of Grand Prix victories.
An incredible ride for Marquez as he battled for the lead with youngster Acosta at the mid-race point.
Acosta will be satisfied with his second position. Meanwhile, Ducati have two on the podium with Bagnaia.
Marquez punches the air and sparks wild celebrations in the Ducati garage.
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'Get ready for the celebrations' - Marquez wins 100th Grand Prix at Hungary
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24/26
MARQUEZ CHARGING TOWARDS VICTORY
The Ducati rider is heading towards his 100th Grand Prix victory and first this season. The Spanish rider won’t also rule out his title challenge after a nightmare race for Aprilia Racing.
He leads by 2.5 seconds over Acosta.
23/26
FURTHER DOWN THE RACE
Marini will be delighted to hold fourth position after his ninth grid place. However, Ai Ogura is testing Marini into every corner.
Moreira is in sixth and Miller had maintained a seventh position.
21/26
BATTLE CONTINUES AT FRONT
Marquez just posted the quickest lap of the race.
However, the Ducati rider then went deep into turn one and lost several tenths. However, Acosta is making mistakes of his own as the youngster is giving everything to hang on.
The KTM is now 2.4 seconds behind Marquez, while Bagnaia is clear in third.
20/26
WILL MARQUEZ FATIGUE?
The big question is if the Ducati rider has enough strength in that shoulder to hold on for another six laps.
The defending champion only had surgery weeks ago and is performing beyond anybody’s wildest expectations.
Acosta is continuing to test his more senior counterpart and forcing him into constant quick lap times.
18/26
MARQUEZ GROWS OUT GAP
The Ducati rider is taking advantage of his medium tyre with nine laps remaining. He pulls out an advantage of a 1.2 second gap over Acosta.
The KTM misses the same acceleration of the Ducati, but Acosta is remaining in the fight.
17/26
MIR CRASHES OUT
The Honda rider is another victim of this Balaton Park circuit as he looses his bike on a slow corner and slides out.
16/26
MARQUEZ GRABS LEAD
The Ducati rider is loving this fight and went back under Acosta to clinch the lead. The KTM will have to find something now to prevent the Ducati riding away.
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'He's going for it!' - Marquez and Acosta battle for the lead at Grand Prix Hungary
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15/26
ACOSTA HOLDS LEAD IN BATTLE
Marquez went under the KTM to take the lead. However, Acosta was having none of it and was back under his opponent.
Marquez went again and Acosta collided with the Ducati rider and forced him out wide.
14/26
MARQUEZ HAS ADVANTAGE OVER ACOSTA
The Ducati has a medium tyre on its back compared to the soft tyre of Acosta. The Ducati rider is now immediately behind the KTM and is ready to make a challenge.
13/26
BIG BATTLE FOR POINTS
The Honda of Luca Marini is now joining the battle for fourth. Jack Miller is still fighting for points.
Meanwhile, the leading pair are lapping a second a lap quicker than the pack racing for fourth.
10/26
TWO HORSE RACE
Unless something dramatic happens it looks to be a two-rider race for victory.
Acosta has just set the quickest lap of the race, but is being followed closely by Marquez. Bagnaia is well off the pace at over three seconds behind.
The chasing pack is led by Jack Miller over five seconds behind the Ducati rider.
8/26
BASTIANINI WARNING
Enea Bastianini has received a warning from the stewards after failing to keep his racing line and clashing with Luca Marini in turn one.
Meanwhile, at the front Acosta has seen his lead cut to seven tenths of a second by Marquez.
7/26
TURN ONE PROBLEMS
Resurfacing of turn one has caused so many problems in the opening laps of this race. Acosta has also lost some confidence resulting in Marquez closing the gap.
The Ducati rider has also found his pace and set the fastest lap of the race.