The 2025 MotoGP champion Marc Márquez has continued a remarkable run since he began competing professionally in 2007. His multiple World Championship titles, bold riding and magnetic personality have made him one of Spain’s most followed sports stars. Wherever he goes he’s admired, so read on for facts you should know about Marc Márquez.
Who Is Marc Márquez?
Marc Márquez (born Feb 17, 1993 in Cervera, Spain) is a Spanish MotoGP rider and one of the most successful motorcycle racers in history. He won world championships in three classes: 125cc (2010), Moto2 (2012), and 7 MotoGP (500cc/premier-class) titles. In his debut MotoGP season (2013 with Repsol Honda), he astonishingly took the championship.
Over the next decade he became a multi-time champion, noted for his aggressive cornering and daring style. By 2025, Márquez is a nine-time World Champion (seven premier-class titles plus two in lower classes), making him one of the all-time greats in MotoGP.
What Teams and Bikes Has Marc Márquez Ridden For?
Márquez began his 125cc and Moto2 career on Honda machinery (on the Mapfre Aspar and Team Catalan teams). He joined Repsol Honda as a rookie in MotoGP (2013) and stayed with Honda through 2023. At the end of 2023, he left Honda (with one year still on his contract) and moved to Ducati. In 2024, he raced for the satellite Gresini Ducati team, where he quickly scored podiums and wins.
For 2025–2026, Ducati promoted him to the official factory Ducati Lenovo Team (racing the Desmosedici GP) alongside Francesco Bagnaia,
“The eight-time World Champion will join the Ducati Lenovo Team … where he will ride the red Borgo Panigale machine until 2026.”
Today, Marc races on the #93 Ducati in the factory team.
How Did Marc Márquez Perform in the 2025 Season?
He dominated. In 2025, Márquez won the MotoGP World Championship, clinching the title with five rounds to spare. Riding the Ducati, he scored 541 points (a 201-point margin) over the runner-up. Impressively, he took 14 sprint race wins and 11 main Grand Prix victories in 2025. He achieved 10 rounds where he won both the Sprint and the GP (double wins), including a streak of 7 double wins in a row, a new record.
In short, Marc and Ducati swept the season: they celebrated the world title at the Japanese GP in Motegi and posed with the trophy and cheering crew.
How Many World Championships Has Marc Márquez Won?
As of 2025, Marc Márquez has nine World Championship titles in total. He won the 125cc title in 2010 and the Moto2 title in 2012, then secured his first premier-class (MotoGP) crown in 2013 as a rookie. He went on to win MotoGP titles in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and then again in 2025. (Counting the 125cc and Moto2 championships, that adds up to nine world titles overall.) He is one of the youngest and fastest to accumulate so many titles.
What Records and Milestones Does Marc Márquez Hold?
Marc’s career is full of records. He is the youngest-ever premier-class (MotoGP) world champion (age 20 years, 266 days in 2013). He also became the youngest rider to reach six premier-class titles (after 2017) and later the youngest to reach seven. In 2014, he set the record for 10 consecutive MotoGP race wins to start a season.
Statistically, by late 2025 he had about 73 MotoGP victories and 126 podiums from 206 starts. His win percentage (35%) and podium percentage (61%) are exceptionally high. He also holds numerous race-era records (most pole positions, fastest laps, etc.) and is noted for remarkable comeback wins after injuries.
Career Stats (MotoGP class): According to MotoGP.com, through 2025 Márquez has started 206 races with 73 wins and 126 podiumsmotogp.com. (By comparison, Valentino Rossi had 89 wins in 372 starts.) See the table below for a snapshot:
| Stat | Marc Márquez (500cc/Premier Class) |
| World Championships | 7 (Plus 125cc and Moto2 titles for total 9) |
| Races Started | 206 (through Motegi 2025) |
| Wins | 73 |
| Podiums | 126 |
| Pole Positions | 64 |
| Fastest Laps | 72 |
| Highest Win % | 35% (73 wins in 206 starts) |
| Most Wins in a Row | 10 (record, in 2014) |
Data Source: MotoGP statistics (through 2025, after seven premier-class titles).
What Is Marc Márquez’s Riding Style?
Marc is famous for an aggressive, extreme riding style. He uses dramatic lean angles (often knee and elbow down) to carry high corner speeds. MotoGP’s official blog notes that Márquez “took things even further with a more aggressive riding style” and popularized dragging his elbow on the track. His posture is very far off the side of the bike, squeezing every ounce of grip and speed out of corners.
He is also known for managing big slides and recovering near-crashes. In interviews he has said he had to adjust his style when switching to the Ducati (more sliding on the rear tire), but overall he remains a very hard-charging rider.
How Does Marc Márquez Train and Maintain Fitness?
Márquez maintains a rigorous training regimen. He is known to cross-train a lot off the bike: for example, motocross is a key part of his routine. In fact, even during the off-season he trains on off-road bikes. “I love motocross… I still train a lot in motocross,” he said in 2023. He often practices at famous motocross tracks (e.g. Rocco’s Ranch) with his brother Alex.
Motocross training builds endurance, reflexes and helps prevent boredom in strict gym routines. In the gym he focuses on agility and balance rather than heavy lifting (contrary to popular belief, he avoids extreme weight training). He also uses cycling, running, and bodyweight exercises to stay in top shape. In short, Marquez’s off-bike training is very broad: motocross bikes for fun and agility, plus targeted gym workouts for MotoGP fitness.
What Injuries Has Marc Márquez Suffered During His Career?
Marc has had several serious injuries:
- 2020 (Spain): In July 2020, just two laps into the season-opening Spanish GP at Jerez, he crashed and broke his right upper arm (humerus). This required four surgeries and ultimately cost him the entire 2020 season.
- 2021 (post-Austin): He returned in 2021 and won races, but in late season he suffered a recurrence of diplopia (double vision) after a training accident. This forced him to miss the final two races of 2021.
- 2022 (Indonesia): In March 2022 he had “one of the biggest crashes in premier class history” at the Indonesian GP, breaking his right humerus again. He eventually needed a fourth surgery on that arm, causing him to miss most of 2022.
- 2023: A few crashes but generally no career-threatening injuries in 2023. (He did suffer a crash at Portimao that year.)
- 2025 (Indonesia): In October 2025, Marquez crashed in the Indonesian (Mandalika) GP, fracturing the base of his right shoulder’s coracoid process and injuring ligaments. Initially no surgery was planned and he sat out the next two races, but by Oct 13 doctors decided on surgery to stabilize the shoulder.
How Has Marc Márquez Recovered From Injuries?
Marc has shown remarkable resilience. After his 2020 arm fracture, he rehabilitated for nearly a year and returned to MotoGP at Portimao 2021. Despite setbacks (vision problems, further surgeries), he progressively regained race-winning form, capturing podiums and wins again by mid-2021. His multiple humerus surgeries and diplopia episode truly tested him, but he credits his team and determination for his comeback.
For the 2025 shoulder fracture, he initially followed a conservative rest plan, then underwent surgery once conservative treatment stalled. In each case he worked with top medical teams (team doctors, motorsport medical staff) and gradually returned to training. His 2025 world title was often described as a comeback story, taking the crown 2,184 days after his previous title. Marquez himself said overcoming the injury-return cycle was one of his career’s biggest challenges.
What Controversies Has Marc Márquez Been Involved in?
Marquez is generally seen as a fierce but fair racer, though he has had a few high-profile clashes:
- 2015 Sepang GP (Malaysia): The most infamous incident was with Valentino Rossi at the 2015 Malaysian GP. Rossi felt Marquez was “intentionally acting to influence” the title fight and later kicked Marquez when they collided on track. Marquez reacted that Rossi’s accusations were disrespectful and felt pushed off-line. This episode remains a controversial chapter (sometimes dubbed “Sepang-gate”) and was even revisited in a documentary. Both riders still have strong opinions about it (Marquez called Rossi’s pre-race claims “intimidation”).
- Track Incidents: Like many riders, Marquez has had close racing moments. For example, he had on-track brushes with riders such as Dani Pedrosa (teammate), Andrea Dovizioso, and Jorge Lorenzo in tight duels. However, he has rarely been penalized off-track. Fans sometimes debate his aggressive late-braking style, but he has generally stayed within the rules.
- Other: In 2022, he received a fine (not license penalty) for an incident in Qatar where he continued racing under yellow flags, but this was minor. Off track, he has no major scandals; he is known as a dedicated athlete.
In summary, aside from intense racing rivalries (notably with Rossi), Marquez’s “controversies” are limited and mostly on-track incidents. He is widely respected for his racecraft.
How Does Marc Márquez Compare to Other MotoGP Riders?
Statistically and talent-wise, Marquez is often compared to the legends. For example, by late 2025 Marquez had 7 premier-class titles to Rossi’s 7 at similar points in their careers. He is the fastest to many milestones, and youngest champion, etc. As a result, his win and podium percentages are higher than many peers; for instance, MotoGP stats (2025) show Marquez’s win rate (35%) and podium rate (61%) both exceed Rossi’s respective 24% and 53%. He also outran Lorenzo and Pedrosa in titles.
Riding-style comparisons: Marc’s cornering and daring passes are often likened to Mick Doohan or Jorge Lorenzo’s late-braking, but Marc took it further (as noted earlier). He even adopted some of Valentino Rossi’s elbow-down technique and then popularized it more aggressively. In short, he combines the aggression of Lorenzo with the versatility of Doohan/Rossi.
Many experts and teammates say Marc is one of the fastest ever. Peers like Fabio Quartararo have acknowledged Marquez as a benchmark. Ducati’s 2024 intro of Marquez called him an “unquestionable talent”. In title rings, Marquez is tied with Rossi for most premier-class championships before 25 years old.
What Is Marc Márquez’s Personal Life and Family Like?
Marc Márquez is from a racing family: his younger brother Alex Marquez is also a MotoGP rider. In 2024, Alex joined the Gresini Ducati team (Marc’s former team) and even won a Sprint race there. The brothers often train together (e.g. motocross) and are very close.
Marc is fairly private off-track. He is married to Lucia Romero (known to fans via her Instagram), and together they have at least one child. (He avoids publicizing family details heavily.)
In interviews he often thanks his family and support team, but he usually keeps the focus on racing. He is known to divide his time between Spain (hometown Cervera) and elsewhere. In fact, like many Spanish riders, Marc reportedly relocated his tax residency to Andorra around 2022. This was widely reported in Spain (“Marquez moving to Andorra”), reflecting his desire for more privacy and favorable tax rules.
Aside from racing, Marc’s hobbies include motocross and cycling. He often rides off-road to relax. He also launched the “We Are 93” brand and has media projects (an Amazon Prime documentary series, social media). On social platforms, he is very popular (e.g. millions of Instagram followers). Overall, his lifestyle remains intensely focused on motorcycle sports, family, and physical training.
What Is Marc Márquez’s Net Worth and Major Sponsors?
Marc Márquez’s net worth is around $85 million (€80M) as of October 2025. Much of this wealth comes from his racing salary and endorsements. While exact salary numbers are private, he had one of the biggest contracts in MotoGP history at Honda (reportedly over €10M/year) and later continued lucrative deals with Ducati. Notably, he gave up an estimated €15–20 million by leaving Honda one year early, showing his dedication to success over money.
Marquez’s major sponsors have included Repsol (as the title sponsor of Honda) and Red Bull, who he personally endorses. Moving to Ducati also brought him sponsorship from Lenovo (the factory team sponsor). Other sponsors are typical MotoGP brands: Alpinestars, Shoei, Estrella Galicia, etc. He also has his own brand “We Are 93”. As of late 2025, while Ducati’s official press said details were undisclosed, Marc is likely in the top pay bracket (though still reportedly below Fabio Quartararo’s €12M/Y Yamaha deal).
How Active Is Marc Márquez on Social Media?
Marc is very active online. He has a huge following: over 8 million Instagram followers (@marcmarquez93) and millions on X (Twitter, about 2.6M). He shares photos and updates of races, training, and personal milestones. His team and races also promote him heavily. For fans, he is one of the most followed MotoGP riders worldwide. (In addition, Ducati’s MotoGP channels feature him prominently.)
What Are Marc Márquez’s Future Plans?
As of October 2025, Marc’s immediate focus is recovering from his recent injury and preparing for the final races of 2025, then defending his title in 2026. He is under contract with the Ducati Lenovo Team through 2026. Ducati publicly thanked him and discussed continuing together, and Marc himself said he was “very happy” to wear Ducati’s red factory colors. Beyond 2026, details aren’t announced, but it’s expected he will ride at least through that period.
He has not indicated retirement plans; in fact his move to Ducati and 2025 championship suggest he intends to race at the top level for the foreseeable future. He has said his goals remain winning more races and titles. Given his age (32 in 2025) and level of fitness, many expect him to continue competing strongly into the late 2020s, perhaps challenging even older-rider records (right now the oldest MotoGP-era champion is 30-year-old Valentino Rossi, a mark Marquez might surpass if he wins again as he nears 33).
For now, the plan is clear: ride for Ducati, race at the front, and aim for more championships.
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