Who is Marc Márquez?
- therookiereporters
- Jun 30
- 3 min read
Updated: Aug 7
The eldest of the Marquez brothers, Marc has been praised as one of the most talented and successful motorcycle riders in MotoGP history. Born on February 17th 1993 in Cervera, Spain, he was destined for the top step. He quickly rose through the ranks to MotoGP and established himself as a strong, confident character on and off the track. Marc is most notably remembered for his sharp overtakes, aggressive riding and phenomenal control on two wheels. This Spaniard has rewritten the record books and ensured to cement his legacy in the world of motorsports’ legends.
Early career and rise to MotoGP
Marc began racing at a young age and rapidly, his talents began to shine through as he won the 125cc World Championship in 2010. He then moved into Moto2, where he clinched the 2012 title after dominating the track. His consistent successful performances caught the eye of Repsol Honda, leading to his MotoGP debut in 2013.
MotoGP dominance
Márquez’s rookie season left its mark in history when he became the youngest rider to win a premier class race but also the youngest MotoGP World Champion at just 20 years old! His fearless nature, hunger to win and ability to bounce back after difficult situations were what intrigued fans across the globe. Marc didn’t stop there as his second season’s determination gifted him 10 consecutive race wins (a benchmark that has been a remarkable achievement). He consolidated his superiority when battling the likes of Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo and Andrea Dovizioso by snatching up 6 consecutive World MotoGP titles from 2013-2019. This certainly proved that he is one of the most dominant riders of this era, making it part of his trademark.
Bouncing back from injuries
During the 2020 season, Marc suffered a career-threatening injury in Jerez, the season opener. Having broken his humerus and in need of multiple surgeries, this kept him far away from the comfort of his bike for the majority of the season.
His 2021 comeback was a painful one as he was challenged with his fitness and crucially his arm strength. Despite the difficulties he took them in his stride and preserved to win 3 races that season.
So when summarised: Who is Marc Márquez?
Marc Márquez is one of the greatest riders in MotoGP history and has worked diligently to earn such a prestigious reputation. His aggressive all-or-nothing attitude influenced the riders around him on how to attack each corner, each lap and each race, pushing their motorbikes to ride on the edge of the knife of success and failure. Marc’s unique ability to save crashes occurring due to his elbow and knee control slides has revolutionised modern riding techniques.
His 8 World Rider Championships and now 94 MotoGP victories have placed him in the sporting hall of fame alongside the likes of Valentino Rossi, also known as “The Doctor.” His perseverance has earned him 307 points in the ongoing season and is nicely setting him up for a 9th MotoGP Title. Marc’s impact on MotoGP is undeniable and his name will forever be associated with passion, bravery and pure talent.
Article written by Alice Seager ©️ Alice Seager 2025
