Marc Márquez arrives at the Catalan Grand Prix with a stunning record: 10 main race wins, 13 sprint wins, and seven consecutive doubles in 2025. A dominance that brings him closer to a ninth world title and commands admiration, including from his rivals. In press conference Before the weekend, Pedro Acosta and Jorge Martín were asked about their views on the eight-time world champion's return to the top, praising their rival's current season.
After several seasons marred by injuries and a declining Honda, Márquez's move to Ducati changed everything. In less than twelve months, he was once again the natural favorite for the world crown, racking up victories and leaving his rivals to organize themselves as hunters.
Asked what he thinks of this return to business, Pedro Acosta did not hesitate to use great references to put Márquez's comeback into perspective. "I said it a few weeks ago: it's clear that Marc will win the championship. And if he does, it will be the greatest comeback of an athlete in the history of sport, let's say. You can compare it to Michael Jordan's comeback, when he left to play baseball and then came back to basketball. I think he will be the first MotoGP rider capable of sitting at this table.", underlines the young Spaniard.
A “table” that he associates with the biggest names in international Spanish sport: "He will be the first MotoGP rider to be able to sit at the table with Rafael Nadal, Fernando Alonso or Pau Gasol. For me, it would be one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the sport.", concludes Acosta, citing the man with 22 Grand Slam tennis titles, the two-time F1 world champion and the basketball legend, NBA champion.
For his part, Jorge Martín was full of praise for the Spaniard's return to form. "For me, what Marc has done is incredible. His level is exceptional, it's impressive. For me, he's a great example, because I always look to the best, the most talented riders to improve. The level is always getting better and that's better for me, because it pushes me to push my own limits.", confided the Madrilenian.
And to summarize the current balance of power simply: "Now he is the man to beat. I will try to keep working to reduce the gap."At the end of these discussions, Marc Márquez warmly thanked his two compatriots, shaking their hands.
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