Marc Marquez returns to Motegi a year after championship victory
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Marc Marquez arrives at the Motegi circuit for this weekend's MotoGP event, marking one year since he secured his latest world title. After a challenging journey following a severe shoulder injury in 2020, Marquez found success again in 2025 yet faced setbacks, including a recent crash in Indonesia that hindered his return to the track. He has since stabilized his career, signing a new two-year contract with Ducati, which reflects his enhanced position within the team. Marquez's current priorities emphasize his recovery following recent physical challenges, as he prepares for the upcoming races in Asia.
- •Marquez celebrates one year since his latest title at Motegi.
- •He previously recovered from multiple shoulder surgeries and a career-threatening injury.
- •Marquez's new two-year contract with Ducati enhances his position in the team.
- •Recent crash in Indonesia necessitated further recovery and adjustment of priorities.
- •The championship now shifts to Asia as Marquez aims to compete effectively.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — What has changed in the new Marc Marquez a year after finding “peace” with himself
- 11:00 AMMotorsport.com — What has changed in the new Marc Marquez a year after finding “peace” with himself
- 11:00 AMAutosport — What has changed in the new Marquez a year after finding “peace” with himself
"Japan has always been a special place for Marc Marquez, who has maintained particularly strong ties with the Asian country, where he has celebrated four of the seven world titles he has accumulated in the premier class. Winning the last of them, in 2025, was probably the most intense and satisfying of them all for a rider who had spent his entire life getting used to winning, only to stop ...Keep reading
"Japan has always been a special place for Marc Marquez, who has maintained particularly strong ties with the Asian country, where he has celebrated four of the seven world titles he has accumulated in the premier class. Winning the last of them, in 2025, was probably the most intense and satisfying of them all for a rider who had spent his entire life getting used to winning, only to stop ...Keep reading
"Marc Marquez returns to Motegi this weekend, the circuit where he was crowned MotoGP world champion again a year ago, but he does so after yet another process of rebuilding himself and readjusting his priorities
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 11:00 AMWhat has changed in the new Marc Marquez a year after finding “peace” with himself
Marc Marquez returns to Motegi this weekend, the circuit where he was crowned MotoGP world champion again a year ago, but he does so after yet another process of rebuilding himself and readjusting his priorities
- Motorsport.comSep 30, 2026, 11:00 AMWhat has changed in the new Marc Marquez a year after finding “peace” with himself
Japan has always been a special place for Marc Marquez, who has maintained particularly strong ties with the Asian country, where he has celebrated four of the seven world titles he has accumulated in the premier class. Winning the last of them, in 2025, was probably the most intense and satisfying of them all for a rider who had spent his entire life getting used to winning, only to stop ...Keep reading
- AutosportSep 30, 2026, 11:00 AMWhat has changed in the new Marquez a year after finding “peace” with himself
Japan has always been a special place for Marc Marquez, who has maintained particularly strong ties with the Asian country, where he has celebrated four of the seven world titles he has accumulated in the premier class. Winning the last of them, in 2025, was probably the most intense and satisfying of them all for a rider who had spent his entire life getting used to winning, only to stop ...Keep reading
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