Alex Marquez has dismissed suggestions that he shows “too much respect” for his older brother Marc Marquez following their battle at the Argentina MotoGP.
The Gresini rider led most of the race but was overtaken by Marc with four laps remaining, finishing 1.362 seconds behind the factory Ducati rider. After the race, Alex was asked if he needed to “break the respect” he has for his brother to defeat him—a question he found “disrespectful.”
“I’ve been asked many times when I’ll stop respecting Marc or if I respect him too much,” Alex said to GPOne. “I find that question disrespectful. I always give 100% for my team and sponsors.
“Yes, Marc is my brother, and I naturally have extra respect when racing against him. But I am the first to want to beat him. I know how strong he is, and I have no problem admitting his strengths.
“I push myself to improve and give everything I have. Today, we fought hard, and he was faster. I’m happy with second place, but I will keep working to close the gap.”
Focused on Improving Race Performance
Alex, who has now finished second in four consecutive races, admitted Marc’s ability to push harder in the closing stages is a key difference between them.
“I had a strong start and tried to set a fast pace when Marc made a small mistake at Turn 1,” he explained. “I was able to create a gap from the second group and felt good about my tire choice.
“When Marc overtook me at Turn 5, I gave everything to keep up. I was on the limit, almost crashing in every corner, but he was still faster. We need to improve our performance at the end of races, but overall, I’m very happy with our weekend.”
Strongest Form in MotoGP
Currently sitting second in the 2025 MotoGP standings, Alex Marquez believes he is at his best since joining the premier class.
“I feel stronger than ever in MotoGP,” he said. “This bike suits my riding style perfectly, and I’m enjoying every moment on track.
“The team is doing a fantastic job, and Ducati is providing great support. Racing my brother for victory is special, and I’m excited to keep improving and competing at the front.”
