MotoGP Germany Day 0, Debriefing Marc Marquez (Ducati/5): "I'm not Superman!", etc. (Full report)

The conference preceding the Grand Prix MotoGP from Germany on the Sachsenring circuit brought together George Martin, Fabio DiGiannantonio, Ai Ogura et Marc Marquez, four of the five drivers leading the overall standings with Marco Bezzecchi, most of whom will change teams next year.

Marc Marquez He is nicknamed the King of the Sachsenring, due to his 9 victories in MotoGP.

As usualWe reproduce his words here in their entirety without any formatting, even though they are translated from English.

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(I.e. Hello everyone! Welcome to the Liqui Moly German Grand Prix Premium Press Conference on Thursday, here at the Sachsenring. We're about to experience the final Grand Prix before the three-week summer break, which also marks the halfway point of the MotoGP World Championship season.
To open this conference, we welcome Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing). He heads into this weekend as championship leader for the first time since the 2024 Solidarity Grand Prix – we all remember the circumstances of that time. Winner here in 2023, he recently confirmed his move to Yamaha Factory Racing for the next two seasons.
Alongside him, we welcome Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team). Third in the championship, he is having an excellent season. He has also officially announced his future by joining the official KTM team from the 2027 season.
We then receive Ai Ogura (SuperFile Trackhouse MotoGP Team). Currently fourth in the championship, he arrives at the Sachsenring fresh from his magnificent victory at Assen, which made him the first Japanese rider to win a MotoGP race in 22 years. He too recently announced some big news: he will be Jorge Martín's teammate at Yamaha Factory Racing next season.
Finally, and certainly not least, we welcome Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team). The reigning world champion, fifth in the championship, is the undisputed king of the Sachsenring with nine MotoGP victories, the most recent of which was won here in 2025.
Gentlemen, good afternoon to all four of you and welcome!

🎤 We're now going to give the floor to the reigning world champion, Marc Márquez. Marc, it's been a busy week for you: a bike ride with Tadej Pogačar, the star of the Tour de France, followed by World Ducati Week at Misano. Now you're at the Sachsenring, a circuit where your record is simply exceptional with 12 victories, including 9 in MotoGP. Marc, you said last week that you were sort of in "safe mode." Do you think it's now time to go on the attack this weekend and put the pressure on the other championship contenders?
“Yes, of course, last month hasn’t been easy. We’ve had a lot of very busy days and several racing events. But this is the last race before the summer break. So let’s try to give it our all.”
"It's true that in Assen, I had a certain mental approach. Here, it's completely different. We have to start from scratch, see where our level is, but I'd like to fight for the podium."

(I.e. Marc, given your performance here and the fact that everyone considers you the overwhelming favorite this weekend, it would almost be a disappointment if you didn't leave the Sachsenring with the maximum 37 points, wouldn't it?
"It's true that when you arrive at a circuit like this, if you get the expected result, everyone will say: 'That's normal, it's the Sachsenring.' On the other hand, if you don't manage it, it will be considered a disaster.
But I am capable of handling this kind of situation and I will simply try to give my best.
It is true that there are three or four riders ahead of me in the championship, but especially three who are currently riding at a very high level and who are extremely fast, Jorge Martín, Marco Bezzecchi and Fabio Di Giannantonio.
I'm continuing with the same philosophy. Three races ago, I was completely out of the championship fight. Today, I'm back in it.
Let's see now if we're capable of having a really great weekend here.

(I.e. You just said you're back in the title race. You're fifth in the championship, 40 points behind the leader. With your experience, how does this championship battle change in terms of strategy, knowing that there are so many drivers still in contention? It feels like every podium, every race, and every Grand Prix counts enormously…
“Of course, when a championship is this open, it means that no driver has a real advantage. In my opinion, for example, Marco Bezzecchi was the fastest driver during the first part of the season, but not the best, since Jorge Martín is leading the championship.”
Ultimately, you have to approach things differently when you're fighting a single opponent versus when you're battling four pilots. But, for now, my fight is something else entirely.
After the summer break, I'll really know how far I can go.

🎤 I really enjoyed your Interview with Chris Northover from Bike World TVHe asked you different questions than the ones we MotoGP journalists usually ask you. You explained that what you love even more than riding a motorcycle is racing and competing.
We all know you love to win, but if I offered you a choice between two options: winning the next three consecutive world titles, without ever winning another race, or never being world champion again, but winning five or six Grands Prix each season, which would you choose?
“A title is a title. A victory is a victory, of course, but I would choose the title, without hesitation.”
But that won't happen, don't worry!
Three titles in a row… I'm not Superman!
I'm fine, I'm in good shape... but I'm not Superman!

(I.e. Marc, you've already given us many explanations for why you perform so well on this track. Do you have a new theory this time? Is it something as simple as throttle control?
"I'll ask Diggia instead, since he holds the lap record. I don't have the record! He might be able to give me some advice."
In exchange, I'll give him some of my victories. Ultimately, perhaps it's best to continue by asking him the question! (smile)
In general, I'm more comfortable in left-hand corners. During the first part of the season, it's true that I wasn't even performing well in left-hand corners.
But now I'm starting to get a better feeling, at least on these sections of the track. We'll see if that helps me have a good weekend.

🎤 Regarding your brother, Álex Márquez. What did you think of his decision to leave Gresini Ducati to join KTM?
“Regarding Álex, I am really very happy that he has signed with a factory team.
It's true that some people will understand this decision, while others won't. But you have to understand that each rider makes their decisions based on where they are in their career and what they want to achieve. Last year, Álex finished as runner-up in the world championship.
Of course, we discussed our respective futures together. I asked him for his opinion on my future, and he asked me for mine regarding his.
I think this is an excellent opportunity for Álex to continue progressing and to join a factory manufacturer that has the ambition to fight for the top spots in the future.

(I.e. Who is your biggest rival today? Yourself or the other drivers? Perhaps "Martinator"?
"My biggest rival, or rather what worries me most, is my physical condition. The rest, I don't care about."

🎤 Speaking of Joan Mir, when we talked to him, he told us that you and your brother Álex were role models for him. Do you think he can achieve something similar to what you or your brother have accomplished? I'm not just talking about changing teams, but also winning races or fighting for a world title again…
"Of course. Joan Mir is a world champion, so he can achieve anything he wants, first and foremost because he possesses exceptional talent."
I train with him in motocross, flat track and with the CBR. He is an extremely talented rider.
But sometimes, it all depends on personality, how you are, and many other factors.
I think Joan Mir will do very well, because competition isn't just about riding a motorcycle. Racing is also about knowing how to manage important moments and control the pressure.
In a satellite team, there are fewer financial resources, but also much less pressure. And sometimes, that's exactly what a driver needs at a certain point in their career.
It all depends on the circumstances. There are times when you have to join a factory team because you're ready to take that step. But in a satellite team, and particularly at Gresini, which I know very well, he'll find the ideal environment to simply ride, enjoy himself, and rediscover his feel for the sport.
That's exactly what he's looking for today.

(I.e. Marc, can we say that the Gresini team was the most important of your career… or even for your family?
"Of course, it was a very, very, very important team. It's true that, in my career, all the teams have been important."
The Repsol Honda Team was important, Gresini was important, and today Ducati is particularly important.
But it's true that Gresini was even more important to Álex than it was to me. At that time, he was practically out of MotoGP. He took a chance on joining Gresini, and Gresini took a chance on him. The following year, he finished runner-up in the world championship, and next year he'll be riding for a factory team.
The fact that Álex was with Gresini was actually the main reason I chose to join that team. In the end, this adventure was even more important for Álex than for me.
But, for my part, I found the right environment there, with a motorcycle I was already familiar with, which allowed me to progress again and, above all, to get out of this nightmare.

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