MotoGP championship leader Marc Marquez has acknowledged that his early-season falls were significant errors but emphasized that perfection is unattainable. Despite these setbacks, the 32-year-old Spanish rider has secured a dominant position in the championship after 12 rounds, holding a lead of 120 points thanks to eight grand prix victories and 11 sprint wins.
Marquez’s performance this season has been historic, as he has surpassed records for the most sprint wins in one year and the highest number of perfect 37-point weekends during a single campaign. His current form puts him on track to claim his seventh MotoGP world title well before the season concludes.
Details of Crashes and Championship Battle with Alex Marquez
Although Marquez has been dominant, the season’s start presented challenges. He crashed while comfortably leading the Americas Grand Prix and again during the Spanish Grand Prix while fighting for victory. These incidents temporarily cost him the championship lead, which was briefly held by his brother, Alex Marquez, by just one point.
Another crash occurred during the British Grand Prix while Marquez was in front. However, a timely red flag from an unrelated accident allowed him to restart the race and finish in third place. Since that race, Marquez has recovered strongly with five consecutive weekends earning full points, firmly regaining control of the championship chase.
Marquez Discusses Learning from Mistakes and Maintaining Focus
Reflecting during the summer break, Marquez described the first half of the season as nearly perfect but admitted to making “big mistakes,” noting the importance of learning from those experiences. He expressed confidence in handling race situations better in recent events and stressed the need for rest before the remaining rounds.
And then from Austria to Valencia, full focus to do the maximum every race, every practice.
—Marc Marquez, MotoGP Rider
Despite his commanding championship lead, Marquez has dismissed any plans to ride cautiously in the next 10 rounds. His season-long supremacy is evident in his position as second in the all-time MotoGP wins list, trailing only Valentino Rossi. He is also on pace to surpass his own record of 13 victories in a single season.
Record-Setting Achievements with Ducati This Season
This year, Marquez became the first Ducati rider to achieve five consecutive grand prix wins, which he accomplished from the Aragon to the Czech Republic rounds. His remarkable streak highlights both his skill and the competitive strength of his team as the season progresses toward key races including Austria and Valencia.
