Joan Mir says Marc Marquez's MotoGP title rivals cracked under pressure

Joan Mir believes Marc Marquez is closing in on the 2026 MotoGP title because his title rivals have struggled to cope with the pressure he has applied.

Marquez, riding for the factory Ducati team, has staged a remarkable recovery in the championship after a slow start to the season. He overcame a 102-point deficit to reach his first match point at this week's Qatar Grand Prix.

The 33-year-old has shown impressive form since, according to the report, though the full details of his run of results are not included in the available text.