"On the Last Lap, I Was Crying in My Helmet"
- Romy Kraus
- Sep 28
- 3 min read
Marc Márquez ends six-year drought to win seventh MotoGP crown with Ducati
6 Years. 100+ Crashes. 4 Surgeries. 1 Crown.
There are comebacks, and then there’s Marc Márquez in 2025. After a brutal string of injuries, surgeries, and soul-searching seasons, Márquez rode out of the shadows and back into the spotlight to claim his seventh MotoGP title, a victory that means more than all the others combined.
This wasn’t just about speed. It was about pain, patience, and proving he could still rise. From breaking bones to switching teams (hello, Ducati), Márquez went from being written off to rewriting the narrative. At the Japanese Grand Prix, with a second-place finish, he sealed the championship five races early.
But the real story? It's written in his words. Tears behind the visor, doubts in the mirror, and one undeniable truth: he never stopped fighting.
THE LOWDOWN:
– Marc Márquez wins 7th MotoGP title at the Japanese GP
– First title since 2019, ending a six-year drought
– Clinched the crown with second-place finish at Motegi
– Raced through over 100 crashes and 4 surgeries in comeback
– Victory marks titles with both Honda and Ducati
– Equals Valentino Rossi’s seven premier-class championships
– Emotional scenes: Márquez cried in his helmet on final lap
– Says he’s now "at peace" with himself and his journey
“I Fight, Fight, and I Won Again”
Redemption doesn’t look like a podium—it looks like survival
Márquez knew he came back too early post-injury. He admitted it. But in the end, the will to ride beat the fear of falling. This title wasn’t handed to him—it was clawed back.
He weathered doubters, wrecks, and rehab with an obsession: ride again like it matters. This year, every turn reminded fans why he's not done.
“So I did a mistake for my career to come back too early … I fight, fight and I won again. I’m at peace.” —Marc Márquez
“I don’t want to remember what I passed through … I want to live in the moment.” —Marc Márquez
“Normally, I Never Cried … But Now”
This wasn’t celebration—it was catharsis
For the first time in his career, Márquez broke down. He’d won before. But this one? It hurt more. It healed more. On the last lap, he sobbed behind the visor.
He didn’t just win a championship—he closed a chapter.
“On the last lap I was crying inside the helmet … it was difficult to even see the brake points!” —Marc Márquez
“If I think about it, I start to feel bad. That’s why I just want to enjoy the moment.” —Marc Márquez
“I Didn’t Know Suffering, Just Glory”
Until life decided to hand him both
Back when he was stacking titles like trophies in a showroom, suffering was something other riders talked about. Now? It’s part of his story.
This wasn’t a fairytale. It was six years of mess, metal, and grit—ending in a finish line, not just for the race, but for the pain.
“Six years ago, I didn’t know suffering. I just tasted the glory.” —Marc Márquez
“I had injuries before, but it was always like 3-4 months recovery and win again.” —Marc Márquez
“Even I Was Emotional” – Rivals React
Respect isn't handed out on track. But this time, it was universal
No one understands the cost of a comeback like the ones you compete against. After Motegi, even Márquez’s rivals tipped the helmet.
They knew what he’d done. And they knew how hard it was to get there.
