Marc Márquez, Manuel González, and Máximo Quiles shine at Balaton Park

Spanish riders dominated the Hungarian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Balaton Park, with Marc Márquez, Manuel González, and Máximo Quiles all securing victories in their respective categories. The event marked a significant milestone for Márquez, who achieved his 100th career win and his first of the current season.

In the premier MotoGP class, Marc Márquez (Ducati Desmosedici GP26) showcased his return to form, overcoming initial challenges from fellow Spaniard Pedro Acosta (KTM RC 16). Despite Acosta's strong showing, Márquez's superior Ducati machinery ultimately prevailed. The race saw a dramatic start, with championship contenders Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martín crashing out on the first lap, along with several other riders including Fabio di Giannantonio, Fermín Aldeguer, and Raúl Fernández. Bezzecchi and Martín were taken to the circuit's medical center.

Márquez's victory, his first since the 2025 San Marino Grand Prix, moves him from eighth to fifth in the championship standings. He had started the race trailing leader Marco Bezzecchi by 102 points. After regaining the lead from Acosta, Márquez extended his advantage, securing a comfortable win, with Francesco 'Pecco' Bagnaia (Ducati Desmosedici GP26) finishing third.

In Moto2, Manuel González (Kalex) took his fourth victory of the season. He strategically allowed his rival, Filip Salac (Kalex), to lead for much of the race before launching a decisive attack on the twelfth lap to claim the win. Senna Agius (Kalex) finished third, fending off a late challenge from David Alonso (Kalex), the reigning Moto3 world champion, who finished fourth. Máximo Quiles also secured a win in his category, contributing to Spain's successful outing at the event.

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He could not control his bike at the end of the straight and his fall took down the Italians Fabio di Giannantonio and Marco Bezzecchi, and the Spaniards Fermín Aldeguer and Raúl Fernández.