Marc Marquez, riding for Ducati Lenovo, stands on the cusp of securing his seventh MotoGP World Championship at the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix. Dominating the 2025 season, the Spanish rider has won 11 of the 16 races held thus far and is currently leading the standings by a significant margin. His performance has exceeded expectations since joining the Ducati team at the end of last year, marking a return to form after battling injury issues in recent seasons.
Marquez currently holds a commanding 182-point lead over his younger brother, Alex Marquez, in the championship standings. To mathematically secure the title at the Japanese Grand Prix, Marquez needs to increase this advantage to 185 points. This can be achieved through a combination of sprint race and main race results, the specific requirements of which will depend on the outcome of the sprint race preceding the main event.
Marquez’s season has been nothing short of exceptional, with podium finishes in all but two races and victories in 14 of the 16 sprint races. His consistent performance has allowed him to accumulate a record-breaking 512 points, making this season a standout in his already illustrious career, comparable to his dominant 2019 campaign. The 32-year-old’s success has been attributed to a combination of skill, experience, and the performance of his Ducati machine.
Despite his commanding lead, Marquez remains focused and cautious, emphasizing the need to maintain concentration and continue pushing for the best possible results. “It still looks unreal but I don’t want to lose any concentration,” Marquez stated. “I just want to keep the same level. It’s true that it looks like it is a matter of time before we achieve our main goal – but I want to keep pushing and finish the season in the best way possible.”
Acknowledging the challenge posed by his brother and other competitors, Marquez added, “I know we need to try to close [the championship] as soon as possible but I know Alex is super fast and he is also fighting for second place in the championship. So let’s see if we can keep going with the same mentality and the same level.” The MotoGP season continues with the Japanese Grand Prix, where Marquez has the opportunity to seal his championship victory.
