Marc Márquez & Ducati 2025 MotoGP World Champions

Marc Márquez is back on top. At the Japanese Grand Prix in Motegi, the Spaniard clinched his seventh MotoGP titleand first with Ducati, matching Valentino Rossi’s all-time premier class record.

Márquez finished second behind teammate Pecco Bagnaia, a result that locked the championship with five rounds to spare. His 2025 season stats are mind-blowing: 11 Grand Prix wins, 14 Sprint race victories, and over 540 points. Ducati, already dominant in recent years, now celebrates its fourth straight riders’ title.

MotoGP World Champion Quote

Post-race, Márquez was overcome with emotion. After years of injuries and setbacks, this championship felt like redemption. “It’s impossible even to speak … but now I’m at peace with myself,” he admitted.

Bagnaia, who took a double win in Motegi, made sure the spotlight stayed where it belonged: “I don’t want to take the spotlight from Marc — he deserves it today.”

Ducati’s red wave continues to define MotoGP. And for Márquez, this title marks the rebirth of a champion.