Marquez Clinches Seventh MotoGP Title at Motegi

Marc Márquez clinched his seventh MotoGP world championship at the Japanese Grand Prix in Motegi, finishing second to teammate Francesco Bagnaia and securing the title with five rounds remaining. The triumph, 2,184 days after his last premier-class crown, capped a comeback following four arm surgeries, repeated injuries and more than 100 crashes; Márquez was visibly emotional and watched a montage of his ordeal at Motegi. His dominant 2025 campaign featured a long winning streak, double-digit Grand Prix victories and a record single-season points haul, leaving him with an unassailable lead. The title ties him with Valentino Rossi on seven premier-class championships and makes him the oldest MotoGP champion since Mick Doohan. Ducati’s decision to sign Márquez was widely hailed as vindicated by general manager Gigi Dall’Igna, and rivals including Álex Márquez and Fabio Quartararo paid tribute to his season.