Career Timeline of Marc Márquez: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Marc Márquez, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Marc Márquez is a Spanish Grand Prix motorcycle road racer for the Ducati Lenovo Team, renowned as one of the greatest of all time. Before racing with Ducati teams, Márquez raced with Honda from 2013-2023. Hailing from Cervera, Catalonia, he's a multiple-time world champion, securing eight Grand Prix World Championships, six of which are in the premier class (MotoGP). He is the most successful Spanish rider in MotoGP to date with 73 wins. Márquez made history in 2013 by becoming the first rider since 1978 to win the premier class title in his debut season and the youngest ever to achieve this feat, earning him the Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year.

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1978: Kenny Roberts Wins Championship

In 1978, Kenny Roberts won the premier class title, a feat that wouldn't be repeated by a rookie until Marc Marquez in 2013.

1978: Kenny Roberts Wins Premier Class Title

In 1978, Kenny Roberts won the premier class title, a feat that wouldn't be repeated by a rookie until Marc Marquez in 2013.

1997: Doohan's premier class victories

In 1997, Mick Doohan set the record for most premier class victories in a single season, with 12 wins, which Márquez would later match.

1997: Valentino Rossi's 5 Successive Wins

In 1997, Valentino Rossi won five successive races in 125cc racing, a feat that Marc Márquez equaled in 2010.

1997: Siblings on MotoGP Podium

In 1997, during a race, Marc Márquez and his younger brother Álex became the first siblings to stand on a MotoGP podium together since 1997.

1998: Max Biaggi's Record

In 1998, Max Biaggi's record of four podium finishes in as many races was tied by Marc Márquez in 2013.

April 2008: Championship Debut

On April 13, 2008, Marc Márquez made his championship debut at the 125cc 2008 Portuguese Grand Prix at the age of 15 years and 56 days.

June 2008: First Podium

On June 22, 2008, Marc Márquez achieved his first podium at the British Grand Prix, becoming the youngest Spanish rider to take a podium in Grand Prix motorcycle racing.

2008: Rossi's last consecutive wins

In 2008, Valentino Rossi was the last rider before Márquez to win four consecutive races.

2009: First Pole Position

In 2009, Marc Márquez, riding for KTM, achieved his first pole position at the French Grand Prix at the age of 16 years and 89 days, becoming the youngest Spanish rider to take pole position in a motorcycle racing world championship.

June 2010: First Win at Mugello

On June 6, 2010, Marc Márquez achieved his first win at Mugello.

2010: Won at German GP

In 2010, Marc Márquez had not failed to win at the German GP.

2010: 125cc World Championship Win

In 2010, Marc Márquez won the 125cc World Championship.

2011: Stoner's pole position record

In 2011, Casey Stoner set the record for 12 pole positions in a season which Márquez would later match.

2011: Move to Moto2 and First Victory

In 2011, Marc Márquez moved to the Moto2 class with the Monlau Competición team and achieved his first victory at the French Grand Prix. He faced challenges, including an incident at the Australian Grand Prix resulting in a time penalty and vision problems leading to withdrawal from the final race, ultimately costing him the title.

July 2012: Signs with Repsol Honda Team

On July 12, 2012, Marc Márquez signed a two-year contract with the Repsol Honda team in MotoGP, replacing Casey Stoner and joining teammate Dani Pedrosa, from 2013 onwards.

2012: Confirmation to Stay in Moto2 and Vision Problems

In 2012, Marc Márquez confirmed he would remain in Moto2 after rumors of a move to MotoGP. However, he had vision problems causing him to withdraw from the final race, giving Stefan Bradl the title.

2012: Testing the Honda RC213V

In 2012, Marc Márquez tested the Honda RC213V for the first time in Valencia after the end of the 2012 championships. He showed impressive form during the first official MotoGP testing at Sepang and in private tests at Austin.

2012: Moto2 World Championship Win

In 2012, Marc Márquez won the Moto2 World Championship.

2013: Popularized Elbow Dragging Technique

In 2013 Marc Marquez brought a unique, radical approach to handling a MotoGP bike. He popularised the 'elbow dragging' technique, which allows riders a greater level of control mid corner.

2013: MotoGP Debut and Championship Win

In 2013, Marc Márquez debuted in MotoGP and won the premier class title, becoming the first rider since Kenny Roberts in 1978 to achieve this in his debut season and the youngest overall at 20 years and 266 days. He raced for Honda's factory team.

2013: Joins Repsol Honda Team

In 2013, Marc Márquez joined the Repsol Honda team in MotoGP, replacing Casey Stoner and joining teammate Dani Pedrosa.

2013: Move to Premier Class

In 2013, Marc Márquez moved into the premier class after winning the Moto2 championship in 2012.

2013: First MotoGP Win and Youngest Winner Record

In 2013, Marc Márquez secured his first MotoGP win at the Circuit of the Americas in Texas, becoming the youngest ever MotoGP race winner at 20 years and 63 days, breaking Freddie Spencer's 30-year-old record.

2013: Second place finish at Silverstone

In 2013, at Silverstone, Márquez crashed his bike during the Sunday morning warm up and dislocated his shoulder. During the race, he finished second behind Lorenzo.

2014: Moto3 Class Win for Alex Marquez

In 2014 Alex Marquez won the Moto3 class, and the duo became the first pair of brothers to win road racing world championships the same season.

2014: Win in Qatar

In 2014 Marc Marquez had his first win at the Qatar circuit since his dominant 2014 season.

2014: MotoGP World Championship Win

In 2014, Marc Márquez defended his MotoGP title, winning the championship with three rounds to spare and achieving ten consecutive race wins.

2014: Marc Marquez Won at Mugello

Marc Marquez dominated the weekend at Mugello and won the 2014 edition of the race.

2015: Topped Every Single Session at Aragon

At Aragon in 2015, Márquez topped every single session, becoming the first person to achieve this since himself at the 2015 German GP a decade earlier.

2015: Fifth-place finish in Qatar

In 2015, Márquez started the MotoGP season with a fifth-place finish in Qatar after a mistake at Turn 1.

2016: MotoGP World Championship Win

In 2016, Marc Márquez secured the MotoGP title with three rounds to spare at Motegi.

2016: Second place at Valencian Community Grand Prix

In 2016, Márquez finished the season with a second-place finish at the Valencian Community motorcycle Grand Prix, behind Jorge Lorenzo.

2017: Saved Crash in Valencia

During the 2017 season finale in Valencia, Marc Marquez slid completely off the circuit but righted the bike just before the gravel trap, allowing him to continue and seal his fourth MotoGP title.

2017: MotoGP World Championship Win

In 2017, Marc Márquez sealed the MotoGP title at Valencia in the final round.

2017: 4th place finish in Qatar

In 2017, Márquez started the season with a 4th-place finish in Qatar.

2018: First Win Since 2018 Dutch TT

In 2018, Marc Márquez achieved his first win at the Assen circuit since the 2018 Dutch TT.

2018: MotoGP World Championship Win

In 2018, Marc Márquez won the MotoGP title with three races to spare, becoming the youngest rider to win 7 World Championship Titles.

2018: Near miss in Qatar

In 2018, Márquez narrowly lost to Andrea Dovizioso off the final corner in Qatar.

2019: Moto2 Class Win for Alex Marquez

In 2019 Alex Marquez won the Moto2 class, and repeated the feat of becoming the first pair of brothers to win road racing world championships the same season.

2019: Best Championship Placement Since 2019

In 2019, Marc Márquez finished 3rd in the championship, which marked his best championship placement since 2019.

2019: MotoGP World Championship Win

In 2019, Marc Márquez secured the MotoGP title with four races to spare at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand, marking his 8th World Championship and 6th in the Premier Class.

2019: Won 6th premier class championship

In 2019, Márquez won his 6th premier class championship and 8th world championship after winning a last lap battle with Fabio Quartararo in the Thailand MotoGP.

2021: Renaissance Win in 2021

In 2021, Marc Marquez had his renaissance win, despite lingering weakness in his right arm, after his crash at Jerez the previous year.

2021: Return after missing opening races

In 2021, after missing the opening two races in Qatar, Márquez returned ahead of the Portuguese Grand Prix in Portimão, finishing in seventh place.

2021: Return and Race Wins

In 2021, after returning from injury, Marc Márquez won three races in Germany, Austin, and Misano, and finished 2nd in Aragon, ultimately finishing 7th overall.

October 2023: Departure from Honda announced

In October 2023, Honda announced that they had prematurely terminated their contract with Marc Márquez by mutual agreement, and he would be leaving the team at the end of the season, joining the Gresini Racing MotoGP team.

October 2023: Márquez announced move to Gresini

In October 2023, Marc Márquez's move to Gresini Racing was announced before the Indonesian round. He joined the Ducati satellite team on a one-year contract, replacing Fabio Di Giannantonio and partnering with his brother Álex Márquez, after expressing his desire to leave Honda at the end of the 2023 season.

2023: Alex Rins joined Honda stable

In 2023, Alex Rins joined Marquez in the Honda stable with the LCR team after taking the manufacturer's final victory in MotoGP.

2023: Departure from Honda Team

In 2023, Marc Márquez left the Honda team a year before his contract ended to join the Gresini Ducati outfit.

2023: Ended non-finish streak

In 2023, at the Austrian motorcycle Grand Prix, Márquez ended his 7-race long streak of non-finishes in main races, finishing in 12th place.

2023: Contract end with Honda

In the pre-season, Márquez signed a new four-year deal with Honda, taking him out of the market for the 2023 season.

June 2024: Márquez to Race for Factory Ducati Team

On June 5, 2024, it was announced that Marc Márquez would join the Factory Ducati Team, racing alongside Francesco Bagnaia. This move meant replacing Enea Bastianini, who then signed with Red Bull KTM Tech3 for 2025, after beating Jorge Martín to the seat after he defected to Aprilia.

2024: Races for Ducati Satellite Team Gresini

In 2024, Marc Márquez raced for the Ducati satellite team Gresini after leaving Honda.

2024: Signs for Gresini Ducati, Podiums, and First Race Win

In 2024, Marc Márquez signed for the satellite Gresini Ducati team. He had frequent podium finishes and eventually won his first race after 1043 days in Aragon, followed by wins in Misano and Phillip Island. He finished 3rd in the championship.

2024: Contract end with Honda

In the pre-season, Márquez signed a new four-year deal with Honda, extending his stay with the marque until the end of 2024.

2025: Factory Ducati Contract and Championship Lead

In 2025, Marc Márquez earned a factory Ducati contract, partnering with Francesco Bagnaia, and led the championship, winning 11 Grand Prix and 14 sprints in sixteen rounds. He achieved his 100th career pole position in Mugello.