Marc Marquez and the possibility of retirement: Mom Roser responds

The triumph of Marc Marquez and his brother Alex is an event that will remain indelible in the history of MotoGP. A story still to be written, with both riders having a Ducati GP26 at their disposal in 2026. The family has rallied around them, with their father Julià a constant presence in the paddock. Their mother, Roser, on the other hand, follows the Grands Prix from home and only occasionally passes through the pit lane.

The brothers from Cervera pulled off a double feat, becoming the first pair of siblings to establish themselves as MotoGP champion and runner-up in the same year. In Valencia, it wasn’t just the injured Marc Marquez, who followed the weekend from trackside. Their mother, Roser Alentà, was also there, mom to both riders. The mother of Alex and Marc Marquez also attended the MotoGP awards ceremony.

The emotion was inevitable after the world title was claimed by her older son. The superstar of the Lenovo Ducati team returned to the world throne after difficult years marked by a long series of injuries and surgeries. His career seemed almost over, yet he managed to find redemption with dedication and patience. "He found peace," the champions’ mother told AS. "I’m proud of what he managed to achieve after so much suffering."

However, she couldn’t help but show her affection for her younger son. "If it hadn’t been for that troublemaker Marc this year, Alex would have been the champion," Roser Alentà joked. "Maybe one day we’ll see that photo with Alex. Well, more than 'maybe', I’d love that. Let the one in the photo stay at home and take care of the kids and let the other do it on his own. Really, let him be happy and retire whenever he wants."

After winning the MotoGP title, Marc Marquez suffered another injury at the Mandalika GP. However, according to Roser, this time he’s handling it differently. "He’s very calm. I’m happy for him because he knew he was in a difficult moment and he never stopped improving. I’m happy for him for the rest of my life. He has overcome a lot of suffering and now we’ve forgotten about his arm. What happened, happened, but it’s not the end of the world."

When will the nine-time world champion decide to retire? Not even his mother can give a precise answer. The course of events will dictate his fate, certainly not before 2027. "He should continue as long as his body holds up and as long as his mind is strong enough to carry on, because he loves riding motorcycles. Others might say he’s past his best. But he loves what he does."

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