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Marc Marquez explains why he ‘won’t refer to Alex Marquez as my brother’ in 2026
Reigning MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez views his younger brother, Alex Marquez, as his main rival in the upcoming 2026 season and no longer refers to him as his brother.
Marc Marquez dominated the previous season, clinching his seventh premier class world title with the factory Ducati squad.
His victory marked his first championship in six years and his ninth overall, matching his former rival Valentino Rossi.
The Marquez brothers made history by finishing first and second in the standings, with Alex Marquez securing three wins and earning a factory bike promotion for 2026.
Marc Marquez acknowledges Alex’s accomplishments and considers him a formidable competitor for the upcoming season.
Despite the intense rivalry, Marc Marquez recognizes Alex’s talent and potential to lead any team to success, emphasizing their professional relationship on the track.
Marc Marquez is recovering from a shoulder injury sustained in the 2025 season but aims to return to action for the Sepang test in February.
