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The Valentino Rossi MotoGP records Marc Marquez can break in 2026
Marc Marquez will enter the 2026 MotoGP season as the top favorite for the title, after his impressive performance in 2025 with Ducati, where he secured his seventh premier class world title.
With 11 grand prix victories and 14 sprint wins, the 32-year-old claimed his ninth overall championship, marking a remarkable comeback after a serious arm injury in 2020.
Marquez is now tied with Valentino Rossi in terms of title wins, with both riders having seven MotoGP titles, alongside one each in Moto2/250cc and 125cc.
His success in 2025 also coincided with the 10th anniversary of his rift with Rossi during the final races of the 2015 season.
Looking ahead to 2026, Marquez has the potential to surpass Rossi’s records in grands prix wins and premier class victories if he manages to secure 16 or more wins in the upcoming season.
However, Rossi still holds a significant lead in podium finishes, with 235 across all classes compared to Marquez’s 165, a record that appears unattainable in the near future.
