Round 3: Americas GP – Álex Márquez: “Points Leader Has a Nice Ring to It” | MotoGP 2025
Álex Márquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) continued his impressive and consistent start to the 2025 season with a second-place finish at the Americas GP. Under challenging conditions, he maintained composure and focus, a performance that now places him at the top of the championship standings. Despite racing on a year-old bike with an independent team, Márquez stayed mistake-free and maximized his potential—key elements in his ascent to the top of the leaderboard.
Staying Cool After Marc’s Crash
While older brother Marc Márquez crashed out of the lead, Álex kept his head down and focused on his own race. He later revealed that the crash was a stark reminder of how quickly things can go wrong in tricky conditions.
Álex Márquez:
“Being the championship leader has a nice ring to it. It’s the result of the great work we’ve done over the first three rounds. I’ve tried to stay consistent and avoid mistakes while getting the most out of what we have.
“I know we’re an independent team, and we’re on last year’s bike. Factory bikes clearly have some advantages, but we’re doing everything we can to push our own potential and finish every race as strongly as possible.”
“It Was a Race That Demanded Full Focus”
Álex recalled a moment mid-race when he nearly lost the front at Turn 10, prompting him to double down on concentration. With Fabio Di Giannantonio applying pressure from behind and his own bike not feeling ideal, it became a matter of mental resilience.
“Before Marc’s crash, I was chasing Pecco (Bagnaia). I had a moment at Turn 10 and told myself to focus. After Marc went down, it reminded me how easy it is to make a mistake in these conditions.
“Honestly, I wasn’t feeling great on the bike today. And with Fabio pushing me from behind, I just focused on staying sharp until the end.”
Pre-Race Confusion and Quick Thinking
Like many riders, Álex experienced confusion before the start due to the sudden change in conditions and pre-race chaos. He initially thought Marc had forgotten something when he walked off the grid, but quickly realized it was part of a strategic move—and responded accordingly.
“When Marc walked off, I thought maybe he forgot his earplugs or something. But then Pecco followed, and I was like, ‘What are they doing?’
“Then I remembered that under MotoGP rules, it’s allowed now—something I learned back in my Moto2 days. I immediately radioed the team to ask if my slick bike was ready, and fortunately, it was. It was a chaotic few minutes before the start, that’s for sure.”
(Photo courtesy of Gresini)