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Marc Marquez reflects on six-year journey back to the top of MotoGP, admits retirement was “close” but that he needed to “answer the question”.
Marc Marquez is on the brink of making history as the first premier-class rider to achieve a comeback after more than three title defeats in MotoGP’s 76-year history. The previous record holder was Casey Stoner, who won titles in 2007 and 2011. Despite five successive title defeats and battling through injuries and competitive challenges since 2019, Marquez’s determination and passion for winning have kept him going. Marquez reflected on the toughest moment of his career when a premature return from injury in 2020 led to further complications and setbacks. Despite contemplating retirement at one point, Marquez’s inner drive to answer the question of his competitiveness led him to join Ducati and pursue his racing dreams with renewed determination and support from his family.
