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Marquez had a nervous ride to secure the 2025 title in Japan
MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez expressed his fear of crashing when Pecco Bagnaia’s Ducati started puffing smoke in front of him during the Japanese Grand Prix. Marquez, 32, clinched the 2025 title at Motegi after finishing second, while his rival Alex Marquez crossed the line in sixth. This victory marked the end of a six-year drought for Marquez, who had faced significant career challenges, including injuries and a move from Honda to Ducati in 2023. Despite Bagnaia’s smoke issue, which did not affect his win, Marquez felt anxious about the potential crash risk. Marquez, now a seven-time MotoGP world champion and nine-time grand prix winner, joins the ranks of the legendary Valentino Rossi. Next weekend, Ducati aims to secure the teams’ championship in Indonesia, making it a potential triple crown victory alongside the riders’ and constructors’ titles in 2025.
