He's destroyed them' - Marquez tipped to do Hungary double after Sprint win

Marquez’s Sprint victory at Balaton Park fuels talk of a Hungary double as he shows peak form after shoulder surgery. The 33-year-old Spaniard led from the start and controlled the race, with pundit Hodgson praising the aggressive pace and execution that kept rivals at bay. As the championship standings shift, Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia finished ninth and remains a long shot in the title chase, while Bezzecchi leads on 180 points and Martin sits on 160. Marquez sits on 83 points, underscoring the gap to Aprilia’s front-runners as the season moves toward the longer Sunday race.

Ducati has not claimed a main race win since Japan last year, and Márquez indicated he saved energy Friday, then pushed hard on Saturday to set up a potential double. He noted that longer races will require careful tyre management and strategic pacing, with the front-row start providing a distinct advantage for Sunday’s race.