Marc Marquez made an impressive return to MotoGP with Ducati in 2025, recovering from years of injury to take the championship.
The Spanish He was on the brink of retirement from 2020 with Honda after a crash and injuries at Jerez. Neil Hodgson thought Marquez would retire in 2023. After five serious accidents in Germany.
But at the end of that season, he decided to leave Honda after his performances went back. Marquez was being chased by KTM.But instead he chose a clear path for Gresini and the factory Ducati team.
After one season with Gresini, Marquez got the promotion for Ducati over Jorge Martin in 2025. It will be a masterstroke, winning 11 Grands Prix and 14 Sprints, winning four rounds.
The 32-year-old wanted to prove he was still at the top level of MotoGP and wanted to win the championship. right now, Marquez equals Valentino Rossi’s record. for premier class titles, and may surpass it in 2026.
Marc Marquez feels no responsibility to win at Ducati after claiming the 2025 title.
Marquez Even after recovering from a shoulder injury suffered in Indonesia, he will be the favorite to win the title this season. However, while the Spaniard is still motivated for the game, he does not feel as responsible for winning as he did in 2025.
He said through Gasoline // Cosimo Curatola YouTube channel: “That’s what I said after I won in Motegi, I don’t feel like I’m on the bike, then I hurt in Thailand, but it’s good because it has to happen.
“It’s true that this summer was difficult, because after I won, again without holidays, there is a physiotherapist in the morning, in the afternoon, but it’s my passion.
“I know that the year that I can enjoy my love is one year less. That’s how I see it. No, I won’t say never, but every year that passes is one year less, and I always try to enjoy my feelings, give 100%.”
“And come on, it’s true, the responsibility, what I felt last year was more, this year I feel the same motivation, but I have a little responsibility for me, right?
“Ultimately, if you ride for Ducati Lenovo, you have to fight for the win and you have to fight for the title, but the responsibility I had last year is this weight on my shoulders, now I’m at peace.”
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What does the future hold for Marc Marquez in MotoGP?
Marquez’s contract expired in 2010. It will end in 2026, with rumors swirling over the winter that it could end in 2027. He seems to be staying DucatiBut the deal may be too late.
Rumors suggest Marquez wants a ‘one-plus-one’ deal from DucatiHe will be given the option to leave the team at the end of next year. Perhaps he wants to see where Borgo Pangale’s clothing stands with the new rules.
Marquez was heavily associated with Honda. But for 2027, he will join them only if he can win on their bike. At the end of next season, Ducati will know that they can make a decision on their future if they underperform.
He may call time on his career. Marquez will retire when he cannot finish the stage In MotoGP, but until then, he will continue to fight for glory.
