MotoGP – Hongrie Sprint LIVE : Marc Marquez net et sans bavure, Acosta et Bezzecchi sur le podium

Marc Marquez had repeatedly stated since his return that miracles shouldn't be expected, but the stopwatch spoke for itself at Balaton Park. The reigning world champion secured pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix with an impressive 1'36.785, sending a very clear message to the entire paddock: even with a physical setback, he is still capable of making the difference.

And yet, Everything could have changed.On his first attempt, the Spaniard made a mistake. A minor fall, certainly, but brutal enough to disrupt his session and shake his confidence. Many would have slowed down. Not Marquez.

The pilot Ducati went back on the attack and finally snatched pole position by only 53 thousandths second against a Pedro Acosta Exceptional. This time, the real deal. Marc Marquez seems to be back in full force.

But the question remains: will his body hold up over the distance? For a single lap, number 93 remains an absolute benchmark. Over the course of a Sprint or a full Grand Prix, it's a different story. MugelloHe himself admitted to having physically "given up" in the final laps. Balaton Park This will therefore represent a new full-scale test for his shoulder and his endurance.

Facing him, Peter Acosta appears to be the main danger. The pilot KTM He had dominated practice and was the favorite for pole position. This time, however, the driver from Murcia opted for caution. Having learned his lesson from last year's crash on this same circuit during a desperate attempt to secure first place on the grid, he preferred to play it safe. The result: a second-place finish, just half a tenth of a second behind. MarquezAnd above all, the feeling that he now has all the tools to go for his first MotoGP victory.

Behind this duo, Fermin Aldeguer This completes a front line that is 100% Spanish, confirming the emergence of the new generation. The driver Gresini continues to impress with its natural speed and could well be a spoiler, especially in the early laps.

A pole position marked by resilience in Hungary

At ApriliaHowever, the qualifications leave a feeling of incompleteness. Marco Bezzecchi He seemed capable of aiming much higher after displaying a particularly strong pace since Friday. But several imperfect laps ultimately relegated him to sixth position on the grid. A frustrating position for the championship leader.

The good news for the Italian is that his race pace remains one of the best on the grid. The bad news is that Balaton Park is not known for favoring overtaking. Climbing back towards victory therefore looks complicated, even if the podium remains well within its reach.

Same observation for George MartinThe Spanish driver will start only eighth, even though his lap times suggested much better.

By his side, Raul fernandez will start seventh while Ai Ogura will only start tenth. The three Aprilia They all seem fast, but they will now all have to deal with a particularly penalizing positional handicap on this narrow track.

At Ducati, Fabio DiGiannantonio confirms his remarkable consistency with a fourth place despite a fall during the session. Pecco Bagnaia limited the damage after his difficult Friday by finally securing fifth position, just ahead Bezzecchi.

Luca marini Meanwhile, he continues to make the most of his Honda in ninth position, while Diogo Moreira continues his apprenticeship in MotoGP with a solid eleventh place.

One thing is certain: this pole position completely changes the perception of the weekend.

Just a few days ago, Marc Marquez He claimed that a victory would primarily be a sign that his opponents had made mistakes. Now, having dominated qualifying despite a crash and his physical limitations, the Spaniard can no longer hide. The favorite of the Hungarian Grand Prix wears the number 93 again.

What will this race have in store for us? Sprint Before we know for sure, here is a table summarizing the facts known so far:

MotoGP™ Hungary, Balaton Park	2025	2026
FP1	1'37.956 Marc Marquez (See here)	1'38.626 Marc Marquez (See here)
Practice	1'37.061 Pedro Acosta (See here)	1'36.827 Pedro Acosta (See here)
FP2	1'37.355 Marc Marquez (See here)	1'37.436 Marc Marquez
Q1	1'36.800 Marco Bezzecchi (See here)	1'37.443 Francesco Bagnaia, Luca Marini
Q2	1'36.518 Marc Marquez (See here)	1'36.785 Marc Marquez
Sprint	Marc Marquez, Fabio Di Giannantonio, Franco Morbidelli (See here)	Marc Marquez, Pedro Acosta, Marco Bezzecchi
Warm Up	1'37.354 Marc Marquez (See here)	(See here)
Course	Marc Marquez, Pedro Acosta, Marco Bezzecchi (See here)	(See here)
All time lap record	1'36.518 Marc Marquez (See here)