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05/11/2026

MARQUEZ TO BEZZECCHI: “I COULDN’T MISS QATAR, OTHERWISE I WOULD HAVE GIVEN YOU FREE POINTS”

With the 2026 MotoGP title fight reaching a crucial stage, Marc Márquez explained why being in Qatar was simply too important. He also responded to Jorge Martín’s comments about him being the rider who could decide the championship battle.

Marc Márquez said:

“I couldn’t miss Qatar. Otherwise, I would have given you points for free.”

“Martin said that I’m the only one who can win or lose the championship? They are the ones who lose. I would like to be somewhere else, but we have understood that we have to respect the contract.”

Márquez’s comments underline just how intense the championship battle has become, with every single point potentially proving decisive in the final stages of the season.

05/11/2026

Marc Marquez waited until the very last moment to arrive in Qatar — and once the race weekend is over, he plans to catch the earliest flight home possible. ✈️

05/11/2026

VALENTINO ROSSI’S €200 MILLION EMPIRE IS FACING A NEW CHALLENGE

Valentino Rossi’s legendary VR46 brand remains one of the biggest names in motorcycle racing, but its latest financial results reveal a very different picture behind the iconic #46. Five years after Rossi retired from MotoGP, the company’s motorcycle merchandise business has suffered a significant decline.

According to the latest financial figures, VR46 Racing Apparel’s revenue dropped from €9 million in 2024 to €7.7 million in 2025, while the company recorded a net loss of almost €1 million. The business reportedly attributes much of the decline to weaker demand for motorsport merchandise and Rossi’s reduced media visibility since leaving the MotoGP grid.

At the same time, VR46 is looking for new opportunities. Its music-related business generated around €3.4 million in 2025, showing that Rossi’s brand is expanding beyond motorcycle racing. Meanwhile, the VR46 MotoGP team itself remained profitable, generating around €25.2 million in revenue and €1.69 million in net profit.

The numbers raise an interesting question: can the legendary #46 remain commercially powerful without Valentino Rossi being a regular MotoGP rider? His legacy is still enormous, but the latest figures suggest that even the most iconic motorsport brands must evolve to stay relevant.

05/11/2026

Marc Márquez heads into the Qatar GP with a huge chance to put himself on the brink of the 2026 MotoGP World Championship. But Jorge Martín and Marco Bezzecchi still stand between him and the crown. If Marc can outscore Martín by 30 points and Bezzecchi by 8 points, the championship could be decided under the lights of Lusail.

05/11/2026

REVEALED: APRILIA THOUGHT THEY HAD KNOCKED MARC MÁRQUEZ OUT OF THE TITLE FIGHT!

Aprilia looked unstoppable at the beginning of the 2026 season. Marco Bezzecchi won the first three Grands Prix and extended his winning streak to five, while Marc Márquez struggled with the effects of his previous injury before a Le Mans Sprint crash forced him to miss two races.

When Márquez returned at Mugello, he could only manage seventh, while Bezzecchi’s victory stretched his championship advantage over the reigning champion to 102 points. At that moment, someone inside Aprilia believed Marc was finally out of the fight.

An Aprilia insider told El Periódico:

“They thought that after Bezzecchi won the first three Grands Prix so easily and convincingly, followed by two second places, they would win the title without having to face Marc.”

“Because they were winning so easily at the beginning of the championship, they believed they had already eliminated Marc from the title fight.”

But as MotoGP has shown time and time again, never count Marc Márquez out before the fight is over.

05/11/2026

PEDRO ACOSTA LEAVES RED BULL FOR MONSTER ENERGY AHEAD OF 2027!

Pedro Acosta’s move to Ducati in 2027 is bringing another major change beyond his switch from KTM. After years with Red Bull, the Spanish rider is now set to join Monster Energy, which already has a partnership with Ducati. Monster’s recent social-media activity strongly points to Acosta becoming part of its rider family next season.

Pedro Acosta has previously explained his decision to leave KTM:

“I think KTM has given everything it had at every stage of my career and at every stage of our relationship.”

“I’ve reached a point where I need a new challenge. I’ve believed in this project for three years, and I’ve given it one opportunity after another. But I think I can go further, and that’s why I decided to leave.”

“At Ducati, there won’t be any excuses. If things don’t go well, it will be my fault. That makes me very happy.”

From 2027, Acosta will join Marc Márquez at Ducati Lenovo, creating one of the most anticipated teammate pairings of the new 850cc era.

05/11/2026

DOMENICALI: “MARC MÁRQUEZ’S COMEBACK HAS BEEN INCREDIBLE!”

Marc Márquez has transformed his 2026 MotoGP campaign in spectacular fashion. After struggling with the effects of a serious injury earlier in the season, the Ducati rider has fought his way back into title contention and now arrives in Qatar with his first opportunity to secure the championship. Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali praised Marc’s determination, skill and resilience, while warning the team that the job is not finished yet.

Claudio Domenicali said:

“I think it’s been an incredible comeback—a demonstration of tenacity, determination, skill and expertise. And also a bit of luck, which never hurts.”

“At the beginning of the season, Marc was still dealing with the aftereffects of a very serious injury, so he definitely wasn’t at his best.”

“But the championship isn’t over yet. We need to stay extremely focused, avoid mistakes and do the best job possible as a team. Then, if we bring home the result, there will be time to celebrate.”

05/11/2026

Who will rule Qatar next?

Marc Márquez was the most recent winner at Lusail in 2025, following Francesco Bagnaia in 2024 and Fabio Di Giannantonio in 2023. Before them, Enea Bastianini, Andrea Dovizioso, Maverick Viñales and Jorge Lorenzo also stood on the top step at the Qatar Grand Prix.

05/11/2026

MARC MÁRQUEZ’S QATAR STATISTICS

Marc Márquez will get his first opportunity to secure the 2026 MotoGP World Championship at the Qatar GP this weekend.

However, this first match point could be a difficult one, considering his record at Lusail has not always been dominant. Despite winning in 2014 and 2025, Marc has also experienced several challenging results at the Qatar circuit throughout his career.

Can the #93 turn his Qatar record around once again and seal the championship this weekend?

05/11/2026

“When the season isn’t over yet, but your heart is already riding an Aprilia.” 😂

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