Marc Marquez could use his race heart rate at the 2026 British MotoGP as one indicator of how much his summer training has helped rebuild strength in his right arm and shoulder.
Marquez made clear that his physical condition on the right side of his body would be the main focus of the summer break. Despite reducing his championship deficit from 102 points to just 18 heading into the second half of the season, the reigning champion still considers his right arm his biggest limitation.
“The bike is working, as is the team and my mentality. I need to work on my body to try to make a step forward this summer; my holidays will be shorter,” Marquez said after completing a double victory at Sachsenring.
He then clarified the specific target of his training. “The right arm. It’s the only point I need to improve. I will try to work hard just to wake up some muscles that are sleeping. And if we can do it, then we can try to fight for the championship in this second part of the season.”
One indication of whether that programme has worked could come through his physical response at Silverstone. Marquez previously revealed that his race heart rate has been higher than ever this season because his body is having to work harder to compensate for the lack of strength in his right arm and shoulder.
“Luckily, now I don’t have numbness, I don’t have pain. I just have a lack of power, lack of muscle,” he said. That weakness has forced Marquez to compensate with other parts of his body, which he believes has contributed to greater overall fatigue while riding.
Marquez also highlighted a notable contrast between riding and normal daily conditions. His heart rate at home has been lower than ever, while it rises significantly during races. In his view, that pattern shows his body is still compensating for what is missing from the right arm.
The 2026 British MotoGP could therefore provide an early indication of the effectiveness of Marquez's summer training. If his body begins working more efficiently on the bike, it would be an encouraging sign as he resumes his attempt to overturn an 18-point deficit in the MotoGP title fight.
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