Marc Marquez wins, but controversy surrounds his pit move: the decision has arrived.
There was major debate and noise around what happened to Marc Marquez during the Sprint Race of the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix. The home rider crashed at Turn 13, but managed to get back on track and return to the lead just two laps later.
What happened: the incident
Marquez crashed at the final corner on lap 7, in mixed dry-wet conditions. However, his GP26 was not damaged — and that’s where the #93’s brilliant move came in.
The Spaniard cut across the grass and part of the entry lane to enter the pit lane, switching bikes and mounting rain tyres. This proved decisive, as pitting early allowed him to fully exploit the changing weather window.
The stewards’ decision
No official investigation was launched regarding the shortcut into the pit lane, although some teams immediately lodged complaints, arguing that the pit entry should have been fully respected.
However, the stewards responded clearly: “Marquez entered the pit lane in safe conditions, without putting other riders at risk.” No penalty was given, and the nine-time world champion’s victory stands confirmed.
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