How many world titles has Marc Márquez won?

Marc Márquez has won nine Grand Prix world championships: 125cc in 2010, Moto2 in 2012, and seven MotoGP titles in 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2025. The seventh premier-class title equalled Valentino Rossi's record, and he clinched it at Motegi on 28 September 2025.

How many MotoGP races has Marc Márquez won?

Márquez has 76 MotoGP-class Grand Prix wins, with 77 pole positions and 129 podiums in the class. Across all three Grand Prix categories his totals are 102 wins, 105 poles and 168 podiums.

Why is Marc Márquez called "The Ant"?

The nickname dates from his junior career and refers to his small stature relative to the machinery he was beating. It stuck as he moved up the classes.

What happened to Marc Márquez in 2020?

He broke his right arm in a crash at Jerez in July 2020 and missed the rest of the season. Several operations followed, including a bone infection and a fourth surgery in 2022 to rotate the humerus, and he did not win another title until 2025.

Why did Marc Márquez leave Honda?

After eleven seasons with Repsol Honda he moved to Gresini Racing on a satellite Ducati for 2024, seeking competitive machinery following years of injury and results well below his standard. Ducati promoted him to its factory team for 2025.

Which teams has Marc Márquez ridden for in MotoGP?

Repsol Honda from 2013 to 2023, Gresini Racing on a Ducati in 2024, and the factory Ducati Lenovo Team from 2025.

What makes Marc Márquez's riding style distinctive?

He brakes extremely late and carries the bike close to a front-end slide, catching it with his elbow and knee on the tarmac. The technique redefined how far a MotoGP front tyre could be pushed.