The Mandalika weekend was supposed to be a celebration for Marc Marquez, who had just become MotoGP World Champion for the seventh time. But the celebration turned chaotic after an incident that set social media ablaze and sent the paddock into a frenzy.
Le Indonesian Grand Prix tipped over in the first round. Marco Bezzecchi, who started on pole but had a bad start, made a mistake which sent Marc Marquez to the mat. The consequences were immediate: a newly crowned world champion on the ground, furious fans accusing Bezzecchi of having “ruined” the party and a flood of hostile messages on social networks targeting the Italian. Even the brother Alex Marquez was overcome with emotion at the finish of the race: « we don't touch the family » he declared bluntly into the microphone, in statements collected by DAZN. The pilot Gresini Racing team had a tough but solid weekend, which allowed him to consolidate his second place and be crowned best independent driver of 2025. However, his mind was elsewhere: "JI cannot express my joy, because I do not have it. I know it's a positive result, but Marc is in bad shape, and that's all that matters now . »
A few hours after his fall, Marc Marquez posted a sober and powerful message on his social networks: “ Not the best way to celebrate the championship, but it's racing. Today, We will fly to Madrid and the doctors will evaluate everything.. Please bear no hard feelings towards @marcobez72, no one does it on purpose. Thank you for all your support. ».
MASSIVE CRASH FOR BEZ AND @marcmarquez93 💥
Thankfully both are walking away 👀#IndonesianGP ️ pic.twitter.com/hqM7sKqVV0
- MotoGP @ 🏁 (@MotoGP) October 5, 2025
A lesson in sportsmanship from Marc Marquez
In a single post, he defused the bomb. He cut short the digital lynching that Bezzecchi was already undergoing. He shows rare emotional leadership, reminding us that mistakes are part of the sport. He imposes an image of a respected and respectful champion, capable of taking a step back despite frustration.
Marquez could have capitalized on the fans' anger or fueled the controversy. Instead, he chose to calm things down. A move that strengthens his stature and influence in the paddock. While some champions have sometimes taken advantage of controversies to gain media traction, Marquez makes the opposite choice: to preserve the integrity of sport and defuse conflicts.
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