Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) used the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix this weekend to brush aside criticism of his brother Alex Marquez (Gresini Ducati). While Alex arrived in Losail with a one-point lead over Marc in the championship, some persist in reducing his success to his surname. Marc, winner of the pole and the Sprint, set the record straight in an interview, praising the talent and legitimacy of his brother, a two-time world champion (Moto3 2014, Moto2 2019).
Marc Marquez did not mince words in response to criticism that his brother, Alex Marquez, would only be in MotoGP because of his name. While the two brothers find themselves at the forefront of the championship after several races this season, Marc took a moment to defend his brother and highlight his skills.
« Right now our relationship is even closer,” Marc said to Motorsport. “ Because we speak the same language. » He explained that, unlike in the early years when the differences in performance were noticeable, especially when he dominated andAlex was more withdrawn, today they find themselves on an equal footing. Sometimes when you win and your friend, or your brother in this case, finishes 10th, and there's an eight-tenths per lap difference, it's hard to talk about the same things. But now we're super close"
Marc also expressed satisfaction with the progress ofAlex that holds the top spot. " I'm super happy, because he deserves it. During his career, I read a lot: 'He's Marc's brother, he's in MotoGP only because he's the brother...' " Corn Marc insisted thatAlex has amply proven that he is not just there because of his name. He is a two-time world champion and he has talent. But he needs time."
Marc Marquez: “ Alex and I both ride for Ducati and we can talk about the details »
He also predicted that his brother would win races this season, and he added enthusiastically: " He will win races this year, maybe in Qatar! He will be fast here. " For Marc, the fact thatAlex being a direct competitor now only strengthens the family dynamic and their relationship. On the track, I will defend the red colors, and he will defend the Gresini colors. But what is good, is that we both ride for Ducati and we can talk about the details"
Despite the growing competition between the two brothers, Marc stressed that there is no tense rivalry, but rather a spirit of camaraderie. My mother jokes: 'Watch out for overtaking!' " he laughed. " If I need to talk to him, we'll try.. Nobody wants to make a mistake., not only with his brother, but also with other opponents, because it is dangerous for himself and for the other pilots"
The Family Marquez, although proud of their respective performances, seems more concerned about the risks of the sport than internal rivalries. Marc concluded about his parents: " They are super happy now. They don't know what to advise us! They tell us: 'Go on.''
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