Alex Marquez: 'I thought, MotoGP is not for me'

Alex Márquez exclusive  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View in browser View in browser ARTICLES MAGAZINE SHOP DATABASE SHOP MOTOGP 'I thought, MotoGP is not for me' - The rise of Alex Márquez Adam Wheeler The MotoGP finale in Valencia cemented Aprilia's resurgence and belatedly celebrated Marc Márquez's renewed greatness but it also produced a strong gesture from the other success story of 2025: 'The other' Márquez                                           Glimmering like the Silver Surfer, Alex Márquez's special chrome livery on the Gresini Ducati for the 22nd and final grand prix of the year was a blinding way to remind the capacity crowd of one of the undisputed stars of the series. Empowered by a year-old Ducati that had won 16 of 20 grands prix in 2024, he crushed his previous attempts at MotoGP. The nadir was 2022 when he couldn't help stall the spiralling competitiveness of Honda's RCV and was 17th in the championship with just two top 10 finishes. After three seasons with the Japanese maker, he'd had enough. READ MORE MOTOGP Adam Wheeler Aprilia back on top in first 2026 MotoGP test A shortened one-day test at Valencia gave MotoGP's rookies their first official MotoGP laps, but offered precious little time for the five factories to sort out their data streams for the winter. Aprilia was again the main pacesetter READ MORE MOTOGP Adam Wheeler Aprilia back on top in first 2026 MotoGP test A shortened one-day test at Valencia gave MotoGP's rookies their first official MotoGP laps, but offered precious little time for the five factories to sort out their data streams for the winter. Aprilia was again the main pacesetter READ MORE MOTOGP Mat Oxley Will Aprilia challenge for the 2026 MotoGP title? Marco Bezzecchi's second consecutive start-to-finish victory at the 2025 MotoGP Valencia GP suggests Aprilia is ready to take the fight to Ducati, but there was one important factor not in play in those two wins READ MORE Motor Sport Branded Explore our best-selling products, specially selected for Motor Sport enthusiasts like you. Racing Green Motor Sport Binder BUY NOW Wireless Earphones Motor Sport BUY NOW Coasters Motor Sport BUY NOW Le Mans Winners' Cars Motor Sport Poster BUY NOW Flask Bottle Motor Sport BUY NOW Laptop Bag Motor Sport BUY NOW Update your content preferences UPDATE NOW Connect with us We now accept © 2025 Motor Sport Magazine, All rights reserved. Motor Sport Magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE. © 2025 Motor Sport Magazine, All rights reserved. Motor Sport Magazine,  18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE. Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy