Marc Marquez admitted that his seventh‑place finish at Silverstone stemmed entirely from his own shortcomings, saying he could not keep pace with the front‑runner Aprilias.
Silverstone: From Third to Seventh
The Spanish rider began the race in third after a single‑lap burst, but the lack of speed that followed condemned him to the back of the top‑seven finishers.
Contrasting his own campaign, teammates Alex Marquez and Fabio di Giannantonio showed stronger pace, while the Desmosedici struggled to match the Aprilia machines that dominated the weekend.
Marquez explained that tyre performance did not degrade over Sunday, reaffirming that both the bike and the slick remained reliable.
Recovery from the Shoulder Injury
Earlier this weekend the rider highlighted his shoulder injury as a factor that hampers his race‑trim energy, though he insisted his riding style itself remains unsuited to the Silverstone circuit.
During a press conference he noted that, while he can still deliver bursts over a time‑attack session, his endurance over a full race is still a work in progress.
He reduced speculation by saying the injuries he carries must be managed instead of avoided.
Championship Implications
Marquez’s slumped performance has dropped him to fourth in the championship, 40 points behind Aprilia’s Jorge Martin.
Despite the points deficit, he stressed there is no panic, stating his goal is to remain competitive and that a single title loss would not alter his future plans.
He highlighted that he plans to keep racing on a realistic schedule, avoiding unnecessary pressure on any single event.
Looking Forward
Defining his path, Marquez said he will fight for his title when he feels strong enough, but if health forces him to step off, the bike will wait.
The rider’s focus remains on the next race, acknowledging that decision‑making must remain disciplined yet realistic.
Marquez’s candid reflection on the Silverstone weekend underscores that, while the Ducati machinery was sound, his personal performance and injury recovery are decisive variables moving forward in the MotoGP season.
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