Aljon Valencia

Marc Márquez opened up about his comeback, rivalry with Rossi, and how he’s found peace after four years of struggle.

🗣️ “They saw that I have two screws that aren’t from the humerus itself... one bent, but it doesn’t matter what’s inside. My job is to adapt and work harder than ever so people talk about my results, not my arm.”

The champion admitted skipping Valencia was a calculated decision.
🗣️ “The mentality was to at least race in Valencia to say goodbye. Then I understood the risk — I had little to gain, and it could have been very costly.”

Looking ahead, Marc expects a fierce battle with his brother.
🗣️ “Next year, if nothing changes, Alex is my main rival, or one of the main ones. He’ll have the 2026 Ducati, and if he wins, great. We’ll work together like always.”

On his rivalry with Valentino Rossi, he gave one of his most striking quotes:
🗣️ “Rossi doesn’t need me and I don’t need him, but motorcycling needs both of us.”

He also reflected on overcoming the toughest years of his life.
🗣️ “This is the hardest one. The others came easily, but this injury dragged on for four years because of a decision I made. I didn’t want it to define my career — to make it just a memory means I overcame it.”

Source: El Larguero