Even injured, Marc Marquez continues to win… The Ducati Lenovo Team rider, absent from the circuits since his shoulder injury during the Indonesian Grand Prix, has once again proven that he belongs to another dimension — one where you can win a world trophy… by pushing a shopping cart.
On his social networks, Marquez posted a rather unusual photo: him, relaxed, in the fruit and vegetable aisle of a supermarket. And behind the avocados, a big surprise: a BMW M2 CS brand new.
« Be careful at the fruit stalls, sometimes a car will suddenly appear between the avocados! " joked the six-time MotoGP world champion.
A clever joke, since this car is none other than the trophy of the BMW M Awardsawarded each season to the best-performing rider in qualifying across the entire MotoGP championship.
The situation is almost surreal. Although he hasn't raced since the Indonesian event, Marc Marquez had already done the hardest part: eight pole positions in the first half of the seasonA lead so large that it proved mathematically impossible to overcome, even in his absence.
The only pilot who could still threaten him? His brother. Alex MarquezTo deny Marc the trophy, he had to secure pole position at Portimão and Valencia — a titanic challenge, which he saw slip away this Saturday, achieving “only” the fifth fastest time in Q2.
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Marc Marquez: " I'll let you take a look around, Alex »
Thus, the verdict was reached: the BMW M Award 2025 It remains in the family, but returns to the eldest son's garage. And as often happens, Marc had the last word: PS: I'll let you take a look around, Alex »
The reward is commensurate with the pilot's skill. This BMW M2 CS, special edition worth €141, is a pure concentration of performance: M TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder engine, 530 horses, 0 to 100 km/h in 3,8 seconds, top speed exceeding 280 km/h.
A true thrill machine, calibrated for those who have made power control second nature.
This trophy also marks a return to familiar territory for the eldest of the Marquez The Spanish driver had already won the BMW M Awards seven consecutive years, from 2013 to 2019, before seeing the streak interrupted by his injuries and his change of team.
This symbolic new title thus completes the circle — and adds another piece to an already legendary collection: M6 Coupé, M4 CS, M3 CS, X4 M Competition… nearly €800 reward cars, totaling more than 3 000 horsepower earned through sweat — and sometimes pain — of his qualifying laps.
Even when injured, Marc Marquez continues to impose its mark on the championship. Its statistics speak for themselves: eight poles in ten races contested, an intact technical and mental dominance, and this rare ability to transform every moment into a symbol of victory — even a detour to the supermarket.
In 2025, Marc Marquez He hasn't just regained his speed. He's rediscovered his enjoyment, his humor… and his throne as king of qualifying. MotoGP.
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