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Marc Marquez reached yet another milestone in his legendary MotoGP career last weekend after claiming victory at the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix, securing his 100th Grand Prix win across all classes. The Ducati rider celebrated the achievement by performing a "6-7" gesture after taking the chequered flag at the Balaton Park Circuit. While the celebration quickly became a talking point among fans, it was not the first time the Spaniard had marked a victory with a memorable on-bike gesture.

 

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Throughout his career, Marquez has become known for bringing a touch of personality to his celebrations, often drawing inspiration from popular culture and viral trends. Here's a look at some of the MotoGP great's quirkiest and most memorable celebrations.

Aura farming at 2025 German Grand Prix

The Sachsenring king embraced one of the internet's biggest trends after winning the German Grand Prix. Marquez recreated the "aura farming" celebration made famous by Indonesian youngster Rayyan Arkan Dikha, whose dance aboard a racing boat became a viral social media sensation in 2025.

 

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Flossing at 2018 Spanish Grand Prix

Following victory in front of his home fans at Jerez, Marquez celebrated by performing the floss dance, which exploded in popularity after being performed during Katy Perry's 2017 performance of "Swish Swish" on Saturday Night Live.

Dabbing at 2018 Grand Prix of the Americas

After conquering the Circuit of the Americas, Marquez brought out the dab, a celebration popularised by NFL quarterback Cam Newton in 2015.

Angel Nieto tribute at 2017 Czech Grand Prix

One of Marquez's most meaningful celebrations came at Brno shortly after the passing of Spanish motorcycling legend Angel Nieto. After securing victory, he made a T-pose and pointed to the skies in tribute to the late 13-time world champion.

One-leg kick celebration at 2016 Japanese Grand Prix

Marquez celebrated with a series of exaggerated right-leg kicks as he crossed the line at Motegi to win the Japanese Grand Prix and wrap up the 2016 MotoGP world championship.

Swimming celebration at 2014 Dutch TT

After triumphing at Assen, Marquez mimicked a swimming motion on his Honda during the cooldown lap. The celebration quickly became one of the defining images of his dominant 2014 campaign, a season in which he won 13 races en route to his second consecutive premier-class world title.

The 2026 grass-court season is officially underway, with players making the transition from the clay courts of Roland Garros to a packed schedule of tune-up events ahead of Wimbledon. The short swing features ATP and WTA tournaments in Birmingham, Queen's Club, Halle, Berlin, Eastbourne and more, giving players a few weeks to adapt to the unique surface before the third Grand Slam of the year begins on June 29, live on SPOTV NOW.

 

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While top-ranked stars such as Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are expected to be among the contenders at the All England Club, success on grass is far from guaranteed. The surface rewards aggressive shot-making, powerful serving and quick movement, often favouring a different group of players compared to the clay and hard-court seasons. With Wimbledon fast approaching, here's a quick look at the ATP and WTA Tour players who have enjoyed the most success on grass in recent years. Based on statistics compiled by Tennis Ratio over the past five seasons, here are the 10 best-performing singles players on each tour.

Best grass-court singles players on ATP Tour (2021-2025)

#	Player	Title	Match Won	Match Lost	Win %
1	Novak Djokovic	2	30	3	90.91%
2	Carlos Alcaraz	4	35	4	89.74%
3	Matteo Berrettini	3	29	7	80.56%
4	Marin Cilic	1	15	4	78.95%
5	Jannik Sinner	2	29	9	76.32%
6	Taylor Fritz	4	36	12	75.00%
7	Daniil Medvedev	1	33	13	71.74%
8	Alexander Zverev	0	21	9	70.00%
9	Alex De Minaur	2	30	13	69.77%
10	Hubert Hurkacz	1	22	10	68.75%

Best grass-court singles players on WTA Tour (2021-2025)

#	Player	Titles	Match Won	Match Lost	Win %
1	Iga Swiatek	1	25	6	80.65%
2	Ekaterina Alexandrova	2	32	11	74.42%
3	Elena Rybakina	1	31	12	72.09%
=4	Madison Keys	1	23	9	71.88%
=4	Barbora Krejcikova	1	23	9	71.88%
=6	Jelena Ostapenko	2	30	12	71.43%
=6	Aryna Sabalenka	0	25	10	71.43%
=6	Amanda Anisimova	0	20	8	71.43%
9	Dayana Yastremska	0	11	5	68.75%
10	Katie Boulter	2	30	15	66.67%

Alex Eala made a perfect start to her 2026 grass-court campaign after rallying from a set down to defeat Nikola Bartunkova and claim the Birmingham Open title on Sunday. The Filipino star prevailed 5-7, 6-3, 7-5 in a two-hour, 38-minute final at the Edgbaston Priory Club to secure her first career title on grass and her second WTA 125 crown.

 

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Arriving fresh from her Roland Garros campaign, the world number 33 quickly adapted to the surface as she put together an impressive run at the tournament, one of the key warm-up events ahead of Wimbledon. The 21-year-old dropped just one set before the final and also defeated Thailand's Mananchaya Sawangkaew in the quarter-finals on her way to the trophy. The title added to Eala's encouraging 2026 season, which saw her climb to a career-high ranking of world number 29 in March. Eala's next tournament is the HSBC Championships at Queen's Club, where she is scheduled to face China's Zhang Shuai in the opening round on Tuesday, as she continues her preparation for the year's third Grand Slam.

 

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The week in Birmingham also brought further success for Southeast Asian tennis, with Indonesia's Janice Tjen claiming the women's doubles title alongside Australia's Talia Gibson. The top-seeded pair defeated British duo Harriet Dart and Maia Lumsden in the final to complete a good week for the region.

 

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McLaren were fined €400,000 by the FIA for breaching Formula E's cost cap regulations during its final season in the all-electric championship. The fine came almost a year after the British manufacturer exited the racing series at the end of the 2024-25 campaign following a strategic review of its racing portfolio.

 

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According to a statement published by the FIA on Thursday, McLaren Electric Racing Ltd exceeded the championship's spending limit by 4.54 per cent, equivalent to £555,628. The governing body classified the breach as a "minor overspend" and said it was primarily linked to costs incurred during the team's wind-down process following its decision to leave the series. The FIA added that McLaren voluntarily disclosed the overspend before the completion of its review and found no evidence that the team had acted in bad faith or sought a competitive advantage. As part of an Accepted Breach Agreement, McLaren must pay the €400,000 fine within 30 days and cover the costs associated with the FIA's investigation. McLaren competed in Formula E between 2022 and 2025, securing one race victory and several podium finishes.