MotoGP, Sportrik Media - Marc Marquez, the stellar rider from Ducati Lenovo Team, has officially been crowned the 2025 MotoGP World Champion after securing second place at the Japanese Grand Prix. This marks his seventh MotoGP title, achieved 2,184 days since his last championship win. Marquez’s journey from severe injuries to reclaiming the MotoGP throne is one of the most remarkable comebacks in motorsport history.
Early Career Brilliance
Born in Cervera, Spain, on February 17, 1993, Marquez quickly rose as a prodigy. He clinched the 125cc World Championship in 2010 and the Moto2 World Championship in 2012. His MotoGP debut with Repsol Honda Team in 2013 was historic, as he became the youngest MotoGP champion and the first rookie to achieve this feat in 35 years. His aggressive riding style, notably the "elbow down" technique, redefined MotoGP standards.
Dominance and Setbacks
From 2014 to 2019, Marquez dominated the sport. In 2014, he secured 10 consecutive Grand Prix victories and his second title. Despite losing the 2015 championship amid a controversial clash with Valentino Rossi in Sepang, he bounced back, winning titles in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. His 2019 season was exceptional, with 12 wins and 18 podiums in 19 races, amassing 420 points. However, the 2020 season brought unprecedented challenges.
Injury Ordeal and Recovery
A crash in Jerez during the 2020 season opener resulted in a fractured right humerus, triggering a grueling period of four surgeries on the same arm. Marquez also battled diplopia (double vision) in 2021 and 2022 following training accidents. A critical fourth surgery in 2022 at the Mayo Clinic in the United States, involving bone realignment and stabilization, marked a turning point, restoring his arm to near-full strength.
Bold Move and Triumph
In 2023, after further injuries and struggles with Honda, Marquez made a daring switch to Gresini Racing to ride a Ducati Desmosedici. The move paid off in 2024, with three Grand Prix wins and a third-place championship finish. In 2025, racing for the factory Ducati team, Marquez delivered a dominant season, securing his seventh title.
Marquez’s return to the top after years of adversity cements his legacy as one of MotoGP’s greatest riders. His stellar performance with Ducati suggests more titles could follow. In-depth analysis from Sportrik highlights Marquez’s resilience and strategic decisions as pivotal to his triumph.
Baca Juga
Marc Marquez akui belum mengendarai Ducati secara otomatis di MotoGP Thailand 2026 dan tertinggal dari Marco Bezzecchi.
Guenther Steiner terkejut dengan cepatnya pasar pembalap MotoGP 2027 jelang seri pembuka musim 2026 di Buriram.
Michele Pirro menerima penalti tiga posisi grid di MotoGP Thailand 2026 setelah insiden menghalangi Alex Marquez saat Practice.
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