Jorge Lorenzo believes Marc Marquez is no longer as “explosive” as he was early in his MotoGP career, but has matured to become the most intelligent rider on the grid.
Nine-time world champion Marquez faced another stern test of his resilience at the beginning of the 2026 season, as his latest shoulder injury left him struggling for consistency and facing a large deficit to Aprilia duo Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin.
