Marc Márquez claimed a landmark victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday, winning at Balaton Park and becoming just the third rider in motorcycle world championship history to reach 100 career Grand Prix victories across all categories.
The seven-time premier-class world champion and reigning MotoGP title holder delivered a composed performance aboard his Ducati to secure his first Grand Prix victory in 266 days, having last stood on the top step of the podium at the San Marino Grand Prix in September last year.
Márquez, who also won Saturday’s sprint race at the Balatonfőkajár circuit, finished ahead of fellow Spaniard Pedro Acosta of KTM, while Ducati teammate Francesco Bagnaia completed the podium in third place.
The race was dramatically altered almost immediately after the start when championship leader Marco Bezzecchi crashed out in the opening corner. The Aprilia rider was caught up in a multi-bike incident triggered by reigning world champion Jorge Martín, whose motorcycle became unstable under braking before sliding into Bezzecchi. The collision also eliminated Fabio Di Giannantonio and Raúl Fernández, bringing four riders’ races to an early end.
Márquez initially maintained his lead from pole position, with Acosta settling into second place and Bagnaia moving up to third. Acosta then produced an impressive overtaking move on the second lap, taking the lead and gradually building a small advantage over the Ducati rider.
While Bagnaia comfortably held third place, the battle for victory intensified as Márquez began to close the gap. By lap 13, he had caught Acosta, and one lap later the pair engaged in a fierce wheel-to-wheel contest.
Márquez briefly moved ahead, only for Acosta to immediately retake the lead. The two Spaniards traded positions in one of the race’s most exciting moments before Márquez launched another attack. Although both riders entered a corner side-by-side, the Ducati star emerged in front on the corner exit and successfully held the position for the remainder of the race.
Once back in the lead, Márquez controlled the pace and avoided any mistakes, eventually crossing the finish line to secure a historic milestone. His 100th Grand Prix victory places him alongside only two other legends of the sport: Giacomo Agostini, who recorded 122 wins, and Valentino Rossi, who achieved 115.
The result further strengthens Márquez’s position among the greatest riders in motorcycle racing history and adds another chapter to his remarkable comeback after years of injury setbacks.
The MotoGP championship will continue in two weeks’ time at Brno in the Czech Republic, where Márquez will look to build on his momentum following one of the most significant victories of his career.
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