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Marc Marquez will turn 33 before the start of his MotoGP title defence in 2026.
Jorge Lorenzo cautions that “nothing is forever” as Marc Marquez prepares to defend his MotoGP title in the 2026 season against a rising group of competitors.
At 32 years old, Marquez became MotoGP’s oldest champion in 2025 and will face a new challenge following a shoulder injury that has kept him off the bike for approximately three months.
Marquez’s absence allowed Aprilia to shine with Marco Bezzecchi’s consecutive wins and Raul Fernandez’s victory in Australia.
Lorenzo, the only rider to dethrone Marquez before his injury, believes that age will be Marquez’s biggest obstacle in the upcoming seasons.
While acknowledging Marquez’s current prowess, Lorenzo emphasizes that advancing age can impact reflexes and risk-taking, especially as young riders like Pedro Acosta and Bezzecchi rise in the ranks.
Despite the tough competition ahead, Lorenzo has confidence in Marquez but anticipates challenges due to aging and the increasing strength of competitors like Aprilia.
