Marc Marquez has revealed the point during the 2025 MotoGP season when he truly believed he could claim the championship. Despite missing five races, Marquez dominated the year, winning by a 78-point margin. He secured victories in three of the first four Grands Prix and then eight out of nine races between Aragon and Misano, clinching his ninth world title in Japan with five races still remaining.
For Marquez, there was a significant turning point at the Qatar MotoGP, which he considers key to his championship success. After a crash while leading in Austin, his win in Qatar proved to him that he could be competitive on any track, even those not suited to his usual riding style. “The most important GP for me was Qatar,” Marquez told MotoGP.com, citing his 37 points from the sprint and main race there as the moment he realized 2025 was his year.
Though Marquez was consistent throughout the season, he emphasized that speed was ultimately the crucial factor. “The faster you are, the easier it is to control the situation,” he said. This title marks Marquez’s first since he broke his right humerus at the 2020 Spanish Grand Prix. He entered the 2025 season with a new team, renewed physical capabilities, and a different mental approach, reflecting on how he can no longer ride as he did in 2013.
The season ended with more injury trouble, as Marquez missed the final five races due to a shoulder injury sustained in a collision with Marco Bezzecchi in Indonesia. Currently, his recovery is progressing well with over two months until the Sepang Test in February. Marquez shared that the injury did not affect his previous injury and that all precautions are being taken during the extended off-season. Although the injury occurred at a bittersweet time—right after securing the championship—it came when the season was already complete.
Fan Take: Marquez’s triumphant return and resilience after years of injury underline why he remains a monumental figure in MotoGP. His success not only inspires fans but also raises the bar for competition, promising more thrilling races ahead for the sport.
