Marc Márquez faced a setback after the MotoGP Dutch GP. The Gresini Racing rider crossed the finish line in fourth place but was penalized, dropping to tenth.
The issue was a violation regarding the front tire pressure being below the mandatory minimum limit (1.8 bar). The stewards penalized the Spaniard with 16 seconds, resulting in the drop to tenth place.
Regulations stipulate that a rider must comply with at least 60 percent of the race within that limit. The #93 was fighting for the lower podium position throughout the race but ultimately didn’t achieve it.
This marks the third time this year that Márquez has missed the top five in a race, following a 16th place in Portugal and a DNF at the Americas GP—both times while fighting in that area of the standings.
Despite the lost points, the eight-time world champion remains third in the championship. However, he is now significantly further behind his rivals ahead, Jorge Martín (Prima Pramac/Ducati) and Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati).