Marc Marquez: "No one can promise you the best bike

Marc Marquez has ramped up his gym workouts in recent days. The goal is to return to peak physical form for the MotoGP winter tests, which will get underway in February. The winter break is also a chance for a few trips with his girlfriend Gemma Pinto, with whom he shares a steady relationship on social media and in everyday life.

In a brief interview with El Larguero, the MotoGP world champion spoke about his post-injury condition. The Ducati rider was injured in Mandalika, right after winning the MotoGP title at Motegi. "This week we’ve already started gradually increasing my strength. When you start a recovery, you start playing around, like ‘Come on, come on, hold the water,’ to pour it into the glass. The next day, ‘Come on, water plus a fork’."

Despite the ironic tone, the MotoGP superstar emphasized that the healing is going great. "It’s responding well. The important thing is that all the muscles are activating. And now, of course, it takes time, sacrifice, and hours. Recovery takes hours, but quality hours."

With his sights set on 2026, Marc Marquez has a clear plan. "The main goal is to be 100% ready for the tests in Malaysia and for the first race. But we hope to be on the bike before then." A test on the Panigale is expected in January, before he gets back on his Desmosedici GP26. The first outing at Sepang will mainly serve to regain the right feeling with the bike and to evaluate the updates prepared by the Borgo Panigale manufacturer.

The coming months will be decisive for his future. With his gaze on the horizon, with the revolution of 2027 and the 850cc engines on the way, Marc Marquez maintains his usual philosophy. He won’t commit to anyone who can’t guarantee him victory. "I’ve never experienced a change like this in my career. No one can promise you the best bike. You have to follow your instinct." His personal priority is to keep winning. "If I keep racing, it will be because I think I can win. Otherwise, I stop. The goal has to be fighting for the World Championship."