Eight World Championship titles — the most dominant active rider of the modern era. Of those eight, six came in the MotoGP premier class with four consecutive crowns from 2013 to 2016, while he also won the 125cc title in 2010 and the Moto2 title in 2012. His riding style defied physics, using corner entry speeds and lean angles impossible for other riders, relying on extraordinary physical strength to recover from slides that would crash any competitor. His crashes and comebacks have become as legendary as his championships.
Marc Márquez was born in Cervera, Catalonia, Spain in 1993. He won six MotoGP World Championships — the most by any active rider — plus 125cc and Moto2 titles for eight total across classes. His riding style — entering corners later than any other rider and relying on exceptional physical strength and reflexes to recover — produces spectacular near-crashes that somehow result in victories. He suffered a severe right arm injury at Jerez 2020 requiring multiple surgeries and effectively ended his Honda championship competitiveness. He moved to Ducati in 2024 and immediately returned to his previous winning level.
Youngest MotoGP World Champion and aggressive racing style
How They Played
Aggressive, fearless rider known for extreme lean angles and exceptional racecraft
Lasting Impact
One of the greatest MotoGP riders, transformed Honda's fortunes with unprecedented success
MotoGP Champion 6x
Career Honours
- MotoGP Champion 6x
- Moto2 Champion
- 125cc Champion