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Being Marc Marquez’s team-mate: ‘When you suffer and he wins, it kills you’
Former Honda MotoGP rider Pol Espargaro shared his experience of being Marc Marquez’s teammate, emphasizing the challenges of competing against the seven-time world champion.
Marquez has established himself as an exceptional talent in MotoGP, winning multiple championships and showcasing adaptability on various motorcycles.
Espargaro’s time at Honda proved to be difficult, with Marquez’s success contrasting his own struggles on the RC213V.
The Spanish rider acknowledged the toll that competing alongside Marquez took on him, affecting both his professional and personal life.
Comparisons were drawn between Espargaro’s difficulties at Honda and Pecco Bagnaia’s challenging 2025 season on a Ducati that Marquez excelled on.
Despite his injury setbacks, Marquez’s dominance in the 2025 season highlighted his exceptional skills and adaptability in overcoming bike issues to secure his seventh premier class title.
