The Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez had long been Alex Marquez’s favorite race of the MotoGP season, a sentiment he held even before securing his first MotoGP victory in front of 100,000 passionate home supporters earlier this year. Having started the season with eight second-place finishes in the first nine races, including a win over his brother Marc in the Jerez Sprint, Alex woke up on race day with a strong belief that he was finally going to win.
Alex described the event as the highlight of his year, going on to clinch three Grand Prix wins in 2025 and finishing second overall in the World Championship behind Marc. “Whenever asked about my favorite Grand Prix, I always said Jerez, even before winning there,” he said. “For a Spanish rider, winning your first MotoGP race at home is a dream come true, and I was fortunate it happened at Jerez.”
He explained that the entire weekend sent positive signals; he was fast and confident. Being the Estrella Galicia 0,0 Grand Prix, a race sponsored personally by him, added to the significance. Even before the race started, while getting ready, he told his assistant Jose Carrion, “I’m going to win today.” This proclamation made everyone nervous, but Alex remained convinced. He shared that maintaining this positive mindset, especially during pre-season, is crucial as it sets the tone for the year, influencing performance and confidence on the bike.
After a strong pre-season showing that included several second-place finishes and briefly leading the standings in Austin, Alex credited humility and an unwavering hunger for success as pivotal in achieving his victory at Jerez. During the race, he advanced from fourth and overtook Fabio Quartararo on lap 11 of 25 to take the lead. Meanwhile, Marc suffered an early mistake that cost him championship contention. Following the Jerez win, Alex went on to win his home race in Catalunya and secured his third win of the season at Sepang.
Fan Take: Alex Marquez’s breakthrough victory at Jerez is a defining moment that highlights the emergence of new talent ready to challenge the established stars. For racing fans, it adds exciting dynamics to the championship, promising thrilling competition and fresh rivalries in the seasons ahead.
