Alex Marquez: Feeling "unbeatable" led to Catalan GP sprint crash
A 'stupid' mistake cost Alex Marquez victory in the MotoGP sprint race in Barcelona
www.autosport.comI don’t have live access to verify the latest updates right now. Here’s what’s publicly known about Álex Márquez and recent Catalan GP incidents:
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There were notable crashes involving Álex Márquez at the 2026 Catalonia MotoGP weekend, including a high-speed incident during the race restart that led to hospital checks for Márquez and Johann Zarco after the red-flag restart. Fabio Di Giannantonio won that race. This event drew attention to Márquez’s condition post-crash.[2]
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Earlier in 2025, Márquez spoke about a moment in the Catalan GP sprint where he described feeling “unbeatable” and admitted the crash was caused by a mistake, emphasizing it was his fault and noting the importance of staying focused after such setbacks.[3]
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There are additional reports and video recaps from 2025–2026 covering Márquez’s crashes at Le Mans (France) and various practice sessions, often highlighting his candid acknowledgment of errors and determination to rebound for the next rounds.[4][6][7]
If you want, I can fetch the latest official race reports or provide a brief timeline of Márquez’s Catalan GP weekend, including practice, sprint, and main race outcomes, with citations. I can also summarize Márquez’s current injury status and any updates on his participation in upcoming races.