Marc Marquez says MotoGP title was ‘an impossible dream’

Marquez broke his arm at the start of the 2020 season, which over the course of two years required four operations.

In 2021, a motocross crash resulted in severe concussion.

The following year, double vision meant he had to miss many races, and in 2023 he broke his ankle, ribs and fingers.

He admits he was close to leaving the sport and – like most observers – did not see a seventh title coming.

But Marquez has been reborn since joining Ducati for the 2024 season. Last year he won three races on the way to finishing third overall, and this year he has been dominant, winning 11 times to take the title, with his brother Alex in second place.

“This title was the most difficult challenge of my career. It was impossible to believe that I could win again,” he said.

“In 2023 and 2022, I was considering stopping my career. Now the next target will be 2026, trying to fight for another championship.

“But for me, the biggest challenge is already done.

“That was to come back from that very bad period of injuries from 2020 to 2024 and now in 2025 close that circle with our world championship.”