Márquez Conquers 132 Crashes for 7th MotoGP Crown

In 2025, Marc Márquez achieved his seventh MotoGP world championship, a testament to his resilience after overcoming 132 crashes and significant injuries. This remarkable feat followed a challenging period from 2019 to 2024, marked by a broken humerus, concussions, and diplopia, which severely impacted his performance and confidence. Márquez contemplated retiring due to self-doubt about his speed and ability to return to peak form.

The decision to switch to Gresini Racing for the 2025 season, riding a Ducati, proved pivotal. This move, despite a pay cut, allowed him to race on a competitive bike and be closer to his brother, Alex Márquez, who also competed. Márquez secured 11 wins and 15 podiums in the first 18 races of 2025, with his brother as his primary competitor.

However, the season concluded with a fractured shoulder from a crash at the Indonesian Grand Prix, just as Márquez was nearing potential record-breaking achievements. Despite this setback and further crashes in pre-season testing for 2026, Márquez remains optimistic, expressing his determination to compete for another championship. He believes his comeback is complete but his racing journey is far from over.