Marc Marquez could have walked away from MotoGP and his legacy would still be cemented as one of the sport’s greatest.
He could have retired comfortably, never needing to endure another brutal crash, another broken bone, or another painstaking recovery. He had nothing left to prove—six world championships in his first seven premier-class seasons had already put him in rarefied air.
But for Marquez, quitting was never an option.
Now, on the eve of his 13th MotoGP season in 2025, he finds himself in the best position yet to reclaim his throne. Riding for Ducati’s factory team, he is once again the title favorite—a remarkable turnaround after years of struggle following the career-altering crash that derailed his dominance.
Five years after that fateful moment, nearly three years since proving to himself he still had what it takes, and two years after making the boldest decision of his career, Marquez is finally poised to take back what once seemed like his for good.
The challenges he has overcome make his resurgence all the more extraordinary. And with his raw speed and relentless determination, betting against him now feels almost pointless.
