Marc Marquez has entered the summer break of the 2025 MotoGP season riding an impressive wave of success. He achieved five consecutive race weekends where he won both the sprint and main races at Aragon, Mugello, Assen, Sachsenring, and Brno. This dominant streak has propelled Marquez well ahead in the championship standings, giving him a 120-point lead over his closest competitor and brother, Alex Marquez.
Throughout the season, Marquez has consistently outperformed the field, capturing eight of the twelve grand prix wins and securing victory in eleven of the sprint races. His ability to claim 66.6% of the Sunday races and an incredible 91.6% of Saturday sprints means he has finished first in over 79% of the 24 races held this year, leaving other riders far behind in terms of victories.
Quiet Supremacy Amid Strong Competition
No other competitor has managed more than a single grand prix win during the season, with Pecco Bagnaia, Alex Marquez, Johann Zarco, and Marco Bezzecchi each celebrating lone victories in various rounds. The British Grand Prix weekend was the only event where Marc failed to win either the sprint or main race, highlighting the rarity of his off-days.
Besides his perfect scoring weekends, Marquez has also posted high points totals at other tracks, including 32 points in France despite not taking the Sunday victory. The few occasions when he scored fewer points than some rivals were at Austin, Jerez, and Silverstone, underscoring how consistent his results have been overall.
Staying Grounded Despite Dominance
Despite such overwhelming success, Marquez remains cautious when asked about clinching the MotoGP title. He avoids naming any specific race or venue where he expects to secure the championship, instead emphasizing his focus on the remaining ten races of the season. The Spanish rider is adopting a mindset that he alone holds the power to lose the championship, reflecting both his confidence and discipline.
So, if we have to manage things, we will. But if we can win, we’ll absolutely go for it,
—Marc Marquez, Ducati Team
Marquez enjoys the challenge of racing closely against his rivals rather than just winning unopposed. This was evident in his wheel-to-wheel battles during the German sprint with Bezzecchi and again in Brno, where he faced both the Italian and Pedro Acosta. Such competitive duels are situations in which he thrives and occasionally appears to seek out.
Challenges of Close Racing in Modern MotoGP
The rider acknowledges that close pursuit is not always straightforward, due to factors like tyre pressures and current aerodynamic limitations. He notes that following other riders closely has become uncomfortable and more challenging than in previous years, when aerodynamics were less of an issue.
Look at Pecco – he couldn’t pass Acosta. And I struggled to get past Bezzecchi. I managed it because I had half-a-second margin,
—Marc Marquez, Ducati Team
I’ll sign up to keep going like this, without playing games. If you play, sometimes you get burned.
—Marc Marquez, Ducati Team
Building Respect Through Consistency and Command
Marquez’s dominance in 2025 exceeds even his most successful years with Honda, exerting a powerful psychological influence over his competitors. He strives for his rivals to approach races already feeling mentally defeated, a goal achieved through persistent excellence rather than words.
As a rider, that’s what you aim for – for your rivals to come into the race mentally beaten. But that’s very hard to achieve. As an athlete, what you’re really looking for is to keep on gaining their… I wouldn’t say fear, but respect. And that’s not earned with microphones – it’s earned during practice and races, by always being at the front.
—Marc Marquez, Ducati Team
This season, Marquez’s temperament appears more measured compared to earlier periods in his career, possibly influenced by the difficult recovery from his significant injury in 2020. The experience seems to have instilled a greater sense of calm and thoughtful decision-making under pressure.
Now I’m a bit calmer. I think things through a bit more – just a bit!
—Marc Marquez, Ducati Team
Obviously, you change between 20 and 30. But when you go through what I’ve been through [injury], you reflect more before making decisions in the heat of the moment, especially on the track.
—Marc Marquez, Ducati Team
Outlook for the Remainder of the MotoGP Season
With the 2025 MotoGP season resuming after the break, all eyes remain on Marc Marquez as he pursues further victories to extend his championship lead. His mental approach combined with exceptional skill sets the stage for a compelling title fight, demanding both physical resilience and psychological strength against a field of determined challengers like Alex Marquez, Pecco Bagnaia, and others.
The continuing battle will not only test Marquez’s technical prowess but also his ability to maintain composure and strategic sharpness under pressure. As the championships countdown unfolds, the mental edge Marquez seeks could prove decisive in determining the ultimate MotoGP champion of 2025.
