Marc Márquez secures his 9th world title and 7th in MotoGP, with five races remaining

The Spanish rider has reached glory by being crowned MotoGP world champion for the seventh time, thus equaling Valentino Rossi’s record. This year has been historic for Ducati, marking the most anticipated return in motorcycling after years of injuries and adversity.

Six years after winning his last world championship in 2019, Marc Márquez has returned to the pinnacle of motorcycling. The Motegi circuit, where he had already celebrated his victories in 2014, 2016, and 2018, once again witnessed his success. However, this time the feeling was different: he did it riding a Ducati, on Honda’s home turf, the brand that saw him rise to prominence and which he had to leave behind to achieve victory once more.

Márquez has become a seven-time MotoGP champion, twelve years after winning his first title. Previously, he had been world champion in 125cc and Moto2 in 2010 and 2012, respectively, bringing his career total to nine world titles.

2,184 days have passed since his last victory, a period marked by the fractured humerus he suffered in Jerez in 2020, an event that changed his trajectory forever. Nine months away from the track, relapses, diplopia problems, and a painful farewell to Honda were some of the challenges he had to face. “If they stop you, you grow wings,” Márquez repeated to himself during these five difficult years. Today, those wings have carried him back to the top.

Marc Márquez secures his 9th world title and 7th in MotoGP, with five races remaining.

His time with the Gresini team alongside his brother Álex was the beginning of his resurgence. There he tasted victory once again, paving the way for what would become a dream season with Ducati.

A historic season full of records

The 2025 season will be remembered as one of the best of Márquez’s career. From the first race, he established himself as the championship leader, achieving seven consecutive double victories and becoming the rider with the most points in a MotoGP World Championship. With 541 points, with five races remaining, he has surpassed Jorge Martín’s 508 from last year.

The rider has only relinquished the top spot on the podium five times, twice to his brother Álex Márquez, who has proven to be more than just “Márquez’s brother” and has established himself as a formidable rival. The sight of them both on the podium for the first time in Thailand hadn’t been seen since 1997 with the Aoki brothers.

With this ninth world title and seventh in MotoGP, Márquez equals the achievements of his idol Valentino Rossi, cementing his place as one of the legends of motorcycling, just behind icons like Ángel Nieto (12+1) and Giacomo Agostini (15). This year he has also surpassed Nieto’s 90 victories in the premier class, indicating that his statistics require updating almost every weekend.

The Japanese GP that makes him the virtual champion

The race at Motegi had all the necessary elements for a perfect ending. Pecco Bagnaia led from the start, but the tension increased in the final laps when his bike began emitting white smoke. Márquez, who set out with the clear intention of being crowned champion, closed the gap to reach second position, which he needed to mathematically secure the title.

The podium was completed by Joan Mir, who brought joy to Honda at their home track, after a promising start from Pedro Acosta that fizzled out with a crash six laps from the end. By that point, the title was already secured for Márquez, who, amidst shouts and tears, celebrated a championship that “transcends mathematics.”

Today, in Motegi, the world of motorcycling has once again bowed to the man who never gave up and who has risen from the ashes. Marc Márquez has demonstrated once again that, with him, anything is possible.

Interesting facts about Marc Márquez:
Marc Márquez achieved his first world title at the age of 17, becoming one of the youngest champions in history.

He is the first rider in MotoGP history to score more than 500 points in a single season.

His riding style is known for being aggressive and risky, which has earned him both admirers and critics.

Márquez has forged a strong connection with fans, who see him as a symbol of perseverance and fighting spirit.

Despite his injuries, his competitive nature has driven him to continue breaking records every season.

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