Long before reaching MotoGP, Alex Marquez had already proven his quality with two world titles in Moto3 and Moto2. But it was the recently completed 2025 campaign that truly marked a turning point in his premier-class career. Riding for Gresini Ducati, Alex delivered the strongest season of his MotoGP life and made a statement that is impossible to ignore.
Yes, he had a Ducati. But so did many others who failed to match his consistency and results. From the opening rounds, Alex was often the only rider capable of staying in touch with a dominant Marc Marquez. Being the second-best Ducati rider of the season, behind a historic campaign from his brother, was anything but automatic — especially when several highly rated Ducati riders fell short.
Across 22 events in 2025, Alex collected three grand prix victories, nine GP podiums, and 11 Sprint podiums. He achieved all this despite suffering a left-hand fracture in a heavy Dutch Grand Prix crash that hampered him for several rounds. Finishing runner-up in the world championship was the natural reward for a season built on resilience, speed, and consistency.
The shadow of Marc Marquez has always followed Alex, bringing constant comparisons and unfair labels. While Marc’s raw talent is widely acknowledged, Alex’s journey has been defined by relentless work, determination, and steady progression. Matching the benchmark set by one of MotoGP’s greatest riders is a challenge few — if any — can meet.
Moto3 world champion in 2014, Moto2 champion in 2019, and now MotoGP vice-champion in 2025 — these achievements are not coincidences. Alex Marquez’s 2025 season was not just impressive; it was definitive proof that his place among MotoGP’s elite stands on its own merit.
