Marc Marquez’s remarkable return to form has captivated the MotoGP world, inspiring heartfelt reactions from his closest competitors following his recent title victory. The Spanish rider’s journey back from injury challenges to claiming championship glory this season has left a profound impact on fellow racers and teams alike.
Rivals Praise Marquez’s Resilience and Dominance
Fabio Quartararo expressed deep admiration for Marquez’s journey, highlighting the emotional weight of his comeback.
“Super happy for him. I mean, even seeing the video was emotional. After a lot of injuries, many years, he made some really strong decisions. And I’m sure he really deserved it. He’s a legend. So congratulations to him. And I hope he slows down a bit because he’s making our life really difficult!”
Quartararo said, recognizing how Marquez’s performance has raised the bar for the entire field.
Marco Bezzecchi echoed similar sentiments, acknowledging Marquez’s deserved success and looking forward to future rivalry.
“Well, he deserved this a lot. And I want to say congrats to him. Hopefully, I can do many more battles with him. And hopefully sometimes also try to beat him,”
he remarked.
Pedro Acosta emphasized the extraordinary nature of Marquez’s comeback, calling it the greatest in the sport’s history. He shared,
“Like I said many times, I think it’s the greatest comeback in the history of the sport. At the end, even I was emotional seeing the video that the guys made for him, so I cannot imagine for him. Congratulations to him and also the people around him. Because sometimes the people around suffer even more than the ones who have the injury. Congrats for them, for Ducati, for all the group around Marc because they deserve it.”
Recognition of Team Effort and Unyielding Spirit
Franco Morbidelli praised both Marquez and his teammate Alex for their strong performances throughout the season. Morbidelli noted,
“Marc did a great job this year. Marc and Alex, they were great this year. Especially Marc, of course, he was unbelievably dominant. And he’s a reference for everybody. He did a beautiful job, he and Ducati deserve this title.”
Brad Binder highlighted Marquez’s persistence over a challenging period to reclaim his top spot.
“He’s had one hell of a rollercoaster along the way. He’s had a really challenging four years or more in between, so to see him back on top is awesome. He deserves it without a doubt. He’s been by far the standout rider this season. So congrats to him, congrats to his team,”
Binder commented.
Raul Fernandez acknowledged the toughness required to overcome serious injuries and congratulated Marquez on an outstanding year. He said,
“It’s very difficult when you have this kind of injuries to come back like this. So I am happy for him. He deserves this title. He made an amazing year. I am happy because at the end, when I was younger, I think 80% of the grid, we saw when he jumped to MotoGP and he won like in the past. It’s true that we are rivals, but anyway, he deserves it and I am very happy for him.”
The Impact of Marquez’s Title Win on the MotoGP Landscape
Marquez’s achievement not only marks a triumphant personal milestone but also sets a renewed standard of excellence in MotoGP competition. His resilience after setbacks and dominance during the season highlight the extraordinary level of determination and skill required to succeed at the highest level. This title win promises to intensify rivalries and push competitors to elevate their own performances in future seasons, likely leading to thrilling battles ahead.
