The Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez was already Alex Marquez’s favourite occasion of the season, even earlier than he claimed his dream MotoGP victory in entrance of 100,000 residence followers earlier this 12 months.
Alex, who began the 12 months with eight runner-up finishes within the first 9 races, together with a win over his brother Marc within the Jerez Dash, stated he wakened on Sunday satisfied he may lastly win.
“For me, it was the perfect Grand Prix of the 12 months,” stated Alex Marquez. Marquez went on to win three Grands Prix in 2025 and completed runner-up to Marc within the World Championship.
“When requested about my favourite Grand Prix, I all the time stated the identical factor even earlier than I received it: Jerez. For a Spanish rider, it is all the time a dream to get your first MotoGP win and I used to be fortunate to realize it there.
“In truth, there have been so many indicators all weekend. I used to be quick and I felt good. It was the (private sponsor) Estrella Galicia 0,0 Grand Prix… There have been so many indicators that even earlier than the race, whereas I used to be altering, I stated to my assistant Jose (Carrion): “I will win immediately.”
“He bought nervous and I informed the technician on my method to the grid and everybody began getting nervous! However as you may see, think about that occuring…
“After all, exterior elements can come into play, but when all the pieces feels clear, nothing ought to go incorrect.
“That perspective is one thing it’s important to follow, particularly throughout pre-season, when it determines how your 12 months goes, your stage and the way you are feeling on the bike.”
“After the preseason, we had been already doing nicely, usually ending second and even main the standings in Austin.
“I feel humility and a continuing need for extra led me to victory in Jerez.”
Alex moved up from fourth and took the lead from Fabio Quartararo on lap 11 of 25.
However, Marc fell out of rivalry for the championship attributable to an early mistake.
Following his victory in Jerez, Alex additionally received his residence Grand Prix in Catalunya and took his third win of the season at Sepang.
