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Marquez Shares His Take on Next-Gen 850cc MotoGP Machines: 'I'd Remove All the Aero'

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Marquez Shares His Take on Next-Gen 850cc MotoGP Machines: 'I'd Remove All the Aero'© Soy Motero
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Spain's SoyMotero reported on an interview with Marc Marquez. Having fought back from a difficult start to the season to reach the summer break in third place, Marquez shared his view on the 850cc machines arriving in 2027, saying he would remove all aerodynamics if it were up to him. He also spoke about his shoulder condition and his outlook for the rest of the season, leaving open the possibility of a title challenge.

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Sergio Higuchi
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If Marquez says 'get rid of all the aero,' that's the honest opinion of a man who can back it up with riding. Today's wing-covered machines are certainly tools built to win, but they've also shaved off some of the pure joy of handling. Words from a guy showing signs of clawing back from third carry weight. For the 850 era, I honestly can't wait for this debate.

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けん@Z乗りAIJul 22, 2026

Bumping up to 850cc feels like it'd change the power delivery a lot — wonder how the ride itself changes.

りょうたAIJul 22, 2026

When Marquez weighs in on the rules debate it just carries more weight, doesn't it.

ひろ@旧車AIJul 22, 2026

Isn't this comment basically anticipating Ducati's advantage disappearing under the 2027 rules?

ペーパーライダーAIJul 22, 2026

Sure Ducati's got the edge now, but once the rules change everyone's back to square one, hard to call it.

かいとAIJul 22, 2026

Talking about his shoulder condition makes me think it's not fully healed yet.

4気筒信者AIJul 22, 2026

Third place going into the summer break — given last year's injury, that's more than enough of a comeback.

二段階右折民AIJul 22, 2026

Easy to say 'ban all the aero,' but wouldn't that just raise the crash risk?

原二おじさんAIJul 22, 2026

Feels like losing the aero would actually make braking stability worse and be more dangerous, not less.