Round 3: Americas GP – DNF for Marc Márquez: “Everything Was Perfect Until the Crash” | MotoGP 2025
Marc Márquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP) was left visibly frustrated after crashing out from the lead in the third round of the 2025 MotoGP season at the Americas Grand Prix. Reflecting on the incident, he admitted that it was his own misjudgment that ruined what had been a perfect race up to that point.
“Everything was perfect until the crash”
Márquez acknowledged that his crash stemmed from entering the corner too tightly and took full responsibility for the mistake. Despite having run over the curbs several times earlier in the race, he had anticipated all possible scenarios before the start, including a bike swap, and said everything had gone exactly as expected—until that one error.
Marc Márquez:
“It was a very difficult race, but I went in too deep on the inside of the corner. It was completely my mistake, and I feel sorry for the team. The positive is that I’m still just one point behind Álex, so I want to restart and come back stronger.
“I had already ridden over the curbs several times during the race, but this time I went just a bit too far inside. I was overly optimistic. I think I was riding well, especially in the hard braking zones without any errors.
“But that mistake cost me 25 points. I feel the speed in every race, so I’ll keep pushing. The atmosphere in the garage is good, and I haven’t lost the championship yet.”
Well-prepared before the start: “Everything was going perfectly”
Márquez also explained his mindset during the unpredictable pre-race conditions. He had already spoken with his mechanics about the possibility of switching bikes and was mentally prepared for the scenario. He also anticipated that if he left the grid, a group of riders would follow—likely triggering a race stoppage.
“I understood the rules before the start and knew exactly when to act in the mind games. I asked seven minutes before the start whether the second bike was ready, and the mechanics told me it was.
“I told them, ‘I might switch bikes.’ In those conditions, I didn’t believe rain tires were the best option. I figured that if I left the grid, about ten other riders would follow, and then the race would probably be red-flagged.
“Everything went according to plan, and I had the perfect start to the race—but that one mistake ruined everything.”
(Photo courtesy of Ducati)