Marc Marquez has told 2026 MotoGP rookie Diogo Moreira that the “difference” between being the fastest rider and becoming a champion is how he handles “moments of pressure”.
Very few riders can say what makes a MotoGP champion better. MarquezIn the year He has won seven Premier League titles since taking over in the 2025 season. The 33-year-old is a nine-time world champion, having taken one 125cc and one Moto2 crown.
Moreira The 21-year-old He has the Moto2 title in 2025 after becoming the first Brazilian to win the intermediate class. The São Paulo native battled back from a 61-point deficit to win the 2025 Moto2 title by 30 points. LCR.
Honda has signed Moreira to a multi-year factory MotoGP contract In October, he and his satellite group LCR set a promise for 2026. The Guarulhos native made his debut at last Sunday’s Thai Grand Prix and finished in the lead with a P13 – 24.686.
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Marc Marquez believes mental management defines a MotoGP champion more than raw speed.
Moreira and Marquez followed the Thai GP by attending a sponsor event with 2025 Moto3 champion and 2026 Moto2 rider Jose Antonio Ruda. During the event, Moreira asked Marquez what separates a fast MotoGP rider from a champion.
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Marquez believes that what separates a champion from the fastest MotoGP riders is that he can manage uncertainty better than his rivals. Especially in a 22-round tournament, the champion feels he can distinguish himself when the pressure is on. MotoGP calendar.
“We’re all fast riders on the grid, including you,” quipped Marquez Moreira. Mark. “We riders know how to ride a bike from Moto3 to MotoGP.
But managing the moments of pressure, the moments of uncertainty, the management of the tires – it’s not just about being fast, it’s about managing the different situations that come with 22 seasons.
That’s the difference between a champion and a fast rider. In testing everyone is faster, then in the race weekend, it’s a little more difficult.
Tire management and handling instability are the hidden skills of a champion.
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Marquez’s words of wisdom are not empty claims after joining the Ducati team as he puts his faith into action to win the 2025 MotoGP title in truly dominant fashion. In the year
The Cervera native flew the drum last year, but after a few early setbacks he had to adapt his mindset and deal with the uncertainty of managing the early stages of the race. Marquez realized he needed to manage the early laps to build the race.
Márquez crashed out of the 2025 American Grand PrixAnd also fighting in the leading group in the 2025 Spanish GP, trying to push too hard at the wrong time for the prospect. Michelin’s MotoGP tires also require constant maintenance.
MotoGP’s spec tires require constant care and attention to last the full race distance without causing significant dropouts in the closing stages. No driver can push flat out from the lights to the checkered flag without paying the price.
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