Marc Marquez names the MotoGP rider who has the ‘least respect’ for him, ‘he’s seen me suffer…’

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Marc Marquez relinquished the lead of the MotoGP world championship after crashing out the Grand Prix of the Americas last Sunday. He’d maintained a perfect record through the first five races, but the damage forced him to retire.

Alex Marquez takes over the championship lead ahead of the Grand Prix of Qatar next week. And race-winner Francesco Bagnaia is now just 11 points behind his teammate, which will no doubt be a relief after two bruising defeats.

What’s more, Bagnaia can look forward to two of his stronger tracks in Lusail and Jerez. Marquez Sr remains the strong favourite for the championship, though, having set the lap record as he pulled away from the field in Austin.

Neil Hodgson couldn’t ‘believe’ that Marquez used the kerb, which was still holding water, before his accident. He was in complete control of the race before that point.

His unique status within the sport was clear on the starting grid when he darted into the pit lane to change his bike. This created chaos as almost the whole field followed him, instinctively certain that his choice would be correct.

Marc Marquez explains why brother Alex Marquez fears him less than other riders

Speaking to Motorsport Espana, Marquez once again emphasised his brother’s talents. There are those who say he’s only on the grid because of his familial connections, but he didn’t win the Moto2 and Moto3 titles ‘by chance’.

The Gresini rider is yet to win a premier-class race, but he’s now recorded eight podium finishes. He’s apparently building on the promise he showed at the back end of 2024, where he came home in the top five in three of the last four events.

He also has a unique advantage in this year’s title fight. He doesn’t fear the #93 after witnessing his injury hell at the start of the decade up close.

“Of all the riders on the grid, he’s the one who knows me best, and that also makes him the one who has the least respect for me,” Marquez explained. “He knows I’m made of flesh and blood. He’s seen me suffer at home, when I was in bad shape.

“My brother is a born worker. He’s in good form, and I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: he’ll beat me in more than one race, more than two, and more than three.

“He’s not a Moto2 and Moto3 world champion by chance. And he doesn’t have all those podiums by chance either. He must have everything in place. But when that happens, he’s capable of going extremely fast.

“Last year already finished very well. I sensed that what’s happening could happen. In the last few races, like in Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, and also in the last one, in Montmelo, he was already faster than me.”

Fermin Aldeguer had just one word for Gresini teammate Alex Marquez after he took championship lead

A. Marquez himself doesn’t necessarily expect to win the title. He’s riding a year-old GP24, and while the GP25 seemingly has a negligible advantage at this stage, the gap should increase once the European portion of the season begins.

That’s when MotoGP teams typically start introducing major developments. Gresini may have to strike soon if they want to win a race this year.

Fermin Aldeguer simply wrote ‘wow’ on social media after his teammate took top spot in the standings. Aldeguer has shown formidable speed in glimpses but only delivered three points so far.

Marquez has been labelled ‘a real surprise’ this season, having reached another level at 28. Indeed, his current ranking reflects his immense consistency, with six P2s in six races so far.