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Marc Marquez opened up on his struggles to become MotoGP world champion again in 2025
Newly crowned MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez revealed that the most challenging battle he faced in the past five years was fighting against himself following his serious arm injury in 2020. Marquez, who clinched his seventh world title at the Japanese Grand Prix, mentioned that the victory broke the longest drought for a rider in premier class history. Despite battling through injuries and struggling with his confidence due to Honda’s performance, Marquez’s switch to Gresini Ducati in 2024 set him on the path to victory in 2025. The Spanish rider acknowledged that overcoming his mental obstacles was the toughest part of his journey, often conflicted between pushing forward or holding back. Marquez emphasized that his recent triumph represented more than just a title, recognizing the arduous challenges he had to overcome and the unwavering support he received from those around him during his recovery.
