Marc Marquez hits 100 career wins with Hungarian MotoGP victory

Marc Marquez achieved a monumental milestone in his racing career, clinching his 100th victory across all classes at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday. This commanding win at Balaton Park also marks his first grand prix victory of the current season and Ducati's 100th in MotoGP history. The triumph is particularly significant as it comes less than a month after Marquez underwent surgery on his shoulder and foot.

Marquez, the seven-time MotoGP world champion, battled intensely with KTM's Pedro Acosta before securing the win. This victory is his first since the San Marino Grand Prix last year and his 74th in the premier MotoGP class. "Super happy. Expensive win because after last year it changed everything," Marquez commented, reflecting on his challenging comeback journey. He also secured pole position and won Saturday's sprint race, demonstrating a strong return to form.

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Super happy. Expensive win because after last year it changed everything.

The race was marred by a significant crash on the opening lap at turn one. Aprilia's Jorge Martin lost control and collided with three other riders, including his teammate and championship leader Marco Bezzecchi. Gresini Racing's Fermin Aldeguer and Trackhouse rider Raul Fernandez were also involved, taking three Aprilia bikes out of contention early on. Martin sustained bruising, while Bezzecchi suffered contusions, though neither rider had visible fractures.

Up front, Marquez and Acosta engaged in a thrilling duel, trading fastest laps. Marquez ultimately made the decisive move on lap 14, fending off Acosta's immediate response to take the lead on the following lap. He then extended his advantage, cruising to victory as Acosta appeared to struggle with tire wear. The win was met with pure joy, with Marquez celebrating exuberantly after crossing the finish line.

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I didn’t do a good start and when I started to brake, I just saw something arriving so fast. It was Martin arriving (at) double the speed, so maybe it was two (riders) on the inside and locked the front, because the new tarmac on corner one was very slippery.