Alex Marquez has opened up about the punishing physical reality he has faced throughout the 2026 MotoGP season, admitting that he has competed while injected with painkillers in ninety percent of the races. This startling revelation came to light following Friday practice at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, as the grueling Asian-Oceanian triple-header nears its conclusion. Despite securing a strong second place behind his dominant brother, the Gresini Racing rider made no secret of the severe physical burdens he continues to carry aboard his machine.
The opening day in Kuala Lumpur certainly did not begin on a positive note for the Catalan rider. During the morning free practice session, he struggled to find his rhythm and could only manage seventh place as the team tried to decipher what was going wrong with the bike setup. Patience eventually paid off during the afternoon practice once they fitted the soft compound tires. "Por la manana no me he sentido bien, pero por la tarde si. Hemos tenido paciencia porque por la manana las cosas no salian y no entendiamos exactamente que estaba pasando," explained Alex regarding the tricky start to his Friday campaign.
Even though his pace improved drastically and earned him a direct spot in Q2, his deteriorating physical condition remains a massive hurdle. The consecutive races have drained his energy reserves far more severely in Malaysia compared to the previous round in Australia. "Es verdad que en la segunda carrera seguida se sufre un poquito mas fisicamente y aqui estoy bastante peor que en Australia. Era algo que ya me esperaba, aunque siempre tienes la esperanza de sentirte mejor," noted Marc Marquez's younger brother as he braces himself for the grueling recovery routines ahead of race day.
Complicating matters further is the deteriorating state of the Sepang asphalt, which has drawn widespread criticism from the paddock, including title contenders like Pecco Bagnaia. Promises of a full resurfacing were reportedly broken ahead of the event. "El ano pasado ya nos quejamos muchisimo del estado del asfalto. Nos dijeron que este ano estaria todo reasfaltado, pero no ha sido asi," complained Alex, pointing out the dangerous degradation in high-stress areas around the Malaysian venue.
Critical sections such as turns 2, 9, and 15 feature alarming asphalt breakup that punishes the front end of the prototype bikes, especially during fierce braking zones where speeds drop from 330 km/h down to 70 km/h. With margins for error narrowed down to mere meters, riders are constantly walking a tightrope between a fast lap time and a costly crash, turning the Sepang weekend into a true survival test.
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