Alex Marquez compares his career to Sete Gibernau's in MotoGP
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Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Alex Marquez has drawn parallels between his MotoGP journey and that of Sete Gibernau, citing their experiences of racing in the shadows of greats like Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez. Gibernau finished runner-up in the championship in 2003 and 2004, while Marquez achieved a similar position as 'best of the rest' behind Marc in 2025. Marquez honored Gibernau with a special livery at the recent German Grand Prix, where he performed well despite the challenges of recovering from injuries sustained earlier in the season. However, Marquez slid out of the race on lap nine while showcasing Gibernau's colors.
- •Marquez likened himself to Gibernau during the German Grand Prix.
- •Gibernau finished as runner-up to Rossi in 2003 and 2004.
- •Marquez performed well at Sachsenring but crashed out early.
- •Both riders were overshaded by generational greats in MotoGP.
- •Marquez raced with a Gibernau-inspired livery for a special tribute.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — "We’d both be world champions" - How Alex Marquez likens himself to Sete Gibernau
- 10:00 AMMotorsport.com — "We’d both be world champions" - How Alex Marquez likens himself to Sete Gibernau
"Alex Marquez has likened his MotoGP career to that of fellow Catalan rider Sete Gibernau, in the sense that both were overshadowed by generational greats. While Alex has had to contend with his older brother Marc, Gibernau raced in the Valentino Rossi era. Gibernau finished runner-up to Rossi in MotoGP in both 2003 and 2004, while Alex learned what it was like to finish as 'best of the ...Keep reading
"Gibernau raced in Valentino Rossi's shadow... a feeling Marquez says he completely understands
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 10:00 AM"We’d both be world champions" - How Alex Marquez likens himself to Sete Gibernau
Gibernau raced in Valentino Rossi's shadow... a feeling Marquez says he completely understands
- Motorsport.comAug 4, 2026, 10:00 AM"We’d both be world champions" - How Alex Marquez likens himself to Sete Gibernau
Alex Marquez has likened his MotoGP career to that of fellow Catalan rider Sete Gibernau, in the sense that both were overshadowed by generational greats. While Alex has had to contend with his older brother Marc, Gibernau raced in the Valentino Rossi era. Gibernau finished runner-up to Rossi in MotoGP in both 2003 and 2004, while Alex learned what it was like to finish as 'best of the ...Keep reading
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