Alex Marquez Bio
Álex Márquez Alentà, born on 23 April 1996 in Cervera, Spain, is a Spanish Grand Prix motorcycle racer currently competing in MotoGP. He rides for the Ducati satellite squad BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP, partnering Fermín Aldeguer. A two-time world champion, Márquez captured the 2014 Moto3 World Championship and the 2019 Moto2 World Championship before stepping up to the premier class in 2020.
Early Life and Background
Álex Márquez Alentà was born and raised in Cervera, a small town in the Catalonia region of Spain that has produced several top-level motorcycle racers. Growing up in a family connected to the sport, he was introduced to motorcycles at a young age and quickly developed a passion for racing. His older brother, Marc Márquez, would go on to become one of the greatest MotoGP riders of all time, providing both inspiration and a benchmark for Álex throughout his formative years.
Coming from a tight-knit racing family, Márquez trained in Spain’s domestic junior championships before making the leap into international competition. The success of his brother gave him an early understanding of what it takes to compete at the highest level, and he benefited from the same rigorous training environment that shaped Marc’s career. By his early teens, Márquez had already established himself as one of the most promising young riders in Spain.
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Alex Marquez Career
Early Career (2010-2012)
Márquez began the 2010 season in the CEV Buckler 125cc championship with the Monlau Competición team, racing alongside future rivals Álex Rins and Niklas Ajo. He finished eleventh overall in his rookie season, gaining valuable experience in competitive racing. The following year, Márquez battled Rins for the title and finished as runner-up, 12 points behind, after winning races at Motorland Aragón and Albacete.
When the championship switched to Moto3 regulations in 2012, Márquez won two races at Albacete and Navarra and secured the title with a fourth-place finish at Albacete. That same year, he made his World Championship debut as a wildcard at the Spanish Grand Prix, scoring points in difficult weather conditions. Later in the season, he joined the series full-time with Ambrogio Racing and finished twentieth overall.
Moto3 World Championship Breakthrough (2013-2014)
In 2013, Márquez joined the Estrella Galicia 0,0 team full-time as it switched to KTM machinery, partnering once again with Álex Rins. After a string of fourth and fifth-place finishes in the opening half of the season, Márquez earned his first podium at the Indianapolis Grand Prix with a second-place result. He then recorded three consecutive third-place finishes at Silverstone, Misano, and Motorland Aragón before taking his maiden career victory at the Japanese Grand Prix. He ended the year fourth in the final standings.
The 2014 season saw Márquez and Rins start as championship favorites. Despite an early challenge from Jack Miller of Ajo Motorsport, Márquez closed the gap with successive wins in Catalunya and the Netherlands. A run of five top-two finishes beginning at the British Grand Prix pushed him into the championship lead, and despite Miller’s late surge, Márquez clinched the title at Valencia by just two points. The triumph made him and brother Marc the first siblings ever to win world motorcycle racing titles in the same season.
Moto2 World Championship (2015-2019)
Márquez moved up to the Moto2 World Championship in 2015 with the Estrella Galicia 0,0 Marc VDS team and finished fourteenth overall. The following year, he improved to thirteenth in the standings and earned his first Moto2 podium at the Aragon Grand Prix. The 2017 season marked his real breakthrough, as Márquez won his first Moto2 race at the Spanish Grand Prix and ended the year a strong fourth in the championship.
He repeated that fourth-place result in 2018, this time without recording a victory. The 2019 campaign, however, was his crowning achievement in the intermediate class. Márquez captured the 2019 Moto2 World Championship, securing another double title celebration with his brother Marc, who won the premier class that same year. In doing so, he became the first rider in history to claim world titles in both Moto3 and Moto2.
MotoGP World Championship (2020-Present)
Márquez was unexpectedly promoted to MotoGP for the 2020 season, joining his brother Marc at the Repsol Honda Team after Jorge Lorenzo announced his retirement. The move was made possible by a clause in his Marc VDS contract that allowed him to leave for a MotoGP seat. After one year with the factory Honda squad, he was replaced by Pol Espargaró and moved to the LCR Honda Castrol team for 2021, where he spent two seasons alongside Takaaki Nakagami.
In 2023, Márquez joined the Gresini Racing MotoGP team on a Ducati, partnering Fabio Di Giannantonio. The switch to the Italian manufacturer marked a turning point in his premier-class career. In 2025, he was joined at Gresini by rookie Fermín Aldeguer, and the season delivered his best result yet in the premier class, finishing runner-up in the final standings.
Notable Races and Milestones
Márquez’s 2019 Moto2 title in Aragon, paired with Marc’s MotoGP crown, created another piece of history for the brothers as back-to-back double world champions. In MotoGP, his runner-up finish in 2025 represented his strongest season result in the premier class. Earlier career highlights include his first career Grand Prix victory at Motegi in 2013 and his Moto3 title-clinching ride at Valencia in 2014.
Alex Marquez Career Wins
Álex Márquez is a two-time Grand Prix motorcycle racing world champion, having won the 2014 Moto3 World Championship and the 2019 Moto2 World Championship. He also captured the 2012 CEV Moto3 title before stepping up to the World Championship stage.
Moto3 Highlights
Márquez won the 2014 Moto3 World Championship with the Estrella Galicia 0,0 team, securing the title by two points over Jack Miller at the Valencia finale. His first Grand Prix victory came at the 2013 Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi. The title-winning season featured memorable back-to-back wins at Catalunya and the Netherlands.
Moto2 and Other Performances
Márquez is the 2019 Moto2 World Champion, having taken the crown with the Estrella Galicia 0,0 Marc VDS squad. He also claimed the 2012 CEV Moto3 championship with two race wins that season. His Moto2 victory tally was anchored by his breakthrough win at the 2017 Spanish Grand Prix, which marked the beginning of his rise to title contention.
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Alex Marquez Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Álex comes from the Márquez family of Cervera, Spain, a household deeply rooted in motorcycle racing. His older brother, Marc Márquez, is a six-time MotoGP World Champion currently racing for the Ducati Lenovo Team. Together, the brothers made history in 2014 and 2019 as the first siblings to win world motorcycle racing titles in the same season, and they later became the first brothers to finish first and second in a Grand Prix race.
Personal Life
Márquez is in a relationship with Gabriela Guzmàn. The couple has been together for several years, and Márquez often credits his family for providing a stable foundation throughout his racing career.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 season marked a breakthrough in Márquez’s MotoGP career. Riding the Ducati for the BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP team alongside rookie teammate Fermín Aldeguer, Márquez delivered consistent performances across the calendar and emerged as a regular podium contender. His results reflected the strong development curve of the team under the new technical partnership.
By mid-season, Márquez had established himself as one of the leading satellite riders on the grid, frequently challenging the factory Ducatis of his brother Marc and the other works team riders. His race craft and ability to manage tire degradation earned praise from observers across the paddock, and he played a role in several strategic battles at the front of the field.
Márquez ultimately finished the 2025 MotoGP World Championship in second place overall, the best result of his premier-class career. The runner-up finish confirmed his status as a top-tier MotoGP rider and signaled that more could be on the horizon for the BK8 Gresini squad going forward.
