Marc Márquez dominated the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend in MotoGP, securing pole position by breaking the lap record twice during qualifying at the new Balaton Park circuit. Márquez, riding for Ducati, demonstrated strong form, also winning the sprint race, marking his 13th sprint victory of the season and extending his lead in the championship standings. Fabio Quartararo of Yamaha qualified in sixth position but faced complications after incidents during the sprint race, along with teammate Enea Bastianini, resulting in penalties that could affect their main race prospects. Jorge Martín, the reigning world champion, is competing in his third consecutive Grand Prix since returning to racing, while Francesco Bagnaia is experiencing difficulties, having acknowledged a disappointing first day in Hungary and continuing a challenging streak. Pedro Acosta surprised by outperforming both Márquez and Bagnaia in some sessions but later expressed frustration after a mistake during the sprint race. KTM fielded a rider familiar with the Balaton Park circuit, providing an advantage in this new venue. Márquez praised the new Hungarian circuit, emphasizing the importance of variety in the MotoGP calendar.
🚨 Las liadas de Quartararo y Bastianini en la Sprint ya tienen sanción y se complican su carrera en Hungría ✍️ @orimunoz99 | #MotoGP https://t.co/FapydVWMrV
🏁 Acosta acaba desquiciado un día donde se las prometía muy felices: 💬 "Hay que aprender para no liarla así otra vez" ✍️ @orimunoz99 https://t.co/BfZRzkWS43
Ducati's Marquez breaks lap record twice to clinch Hungarian GP pole https://t.co/8thvulXfUj https://t.co/8thvulXfUj