Ducati MotoGP team manager Davide Tardozzi admitted he remains amazed by Marc Marquez after the Spaniard returned to winning ways with a dominant performance at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
The seven-time world champion secured his first victory of the 2026 season — and his first since September last year — with a clean sweep at Balaton Park, eight rounds into the campaign.
Marquez has endured a difficult start to the season while recovering from a lingering nerve problem in the right shoulder he badly injured during a crash at the Indonesian Grand Prix last October, just one week after clinching the 2025 world title.
Although the anti-clockwise nature of the Balaton Park circuit was expected to suit Marquez’s physical condition, Tardozzi admitted he did not expect such a commanding display.
“Absolutely, yes,” Tardozzi said when asked if he was surprised by Marquez’s performance.
“But what I want to say is: I’m surprised that I’m still surprised, because that’s Marc Marquez.”
The victory marked a significant milestone in Marquez’s comeback and reinforced his reputation for producing remarkable performances despite adversity.
