Alex Márquez finished as runner-up to his brother Marc in the 2025 MotoGP world championship.
Marc Márquez has spoken about their on-track battles, comparing them to the intense rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
What happened?
The two brothers fought for the championship title, with Marc emerging victorious.
They were able to keep their distance on the track, despite being rivals.
Their relationship was put to the test, but they maintained a strong bond.
Why it matters for Alex Márquez
Marc has admitted that racing against his brother is different from competing against other riders.
He warned Alex at the start of 2025 that their level of competition would be high.
Alex was able to push Marc to his limits, and their rivalry brought out the best in both riders.
What comes next?
The brothers will continue to compete against each other in the MotoGP championship.
Their unique relationship will be put to the test as they battle for the top spot.
Marc has said that despite their rivalry, they will always maintain a strong relationship off the track.
Marc Márquez is known for his ruthless competitiveness on the track.
He has a reputation for being a kind soul once his helmet is off.
He tries to be gentle with people, but is always on the limit when competing.
The brothers have been teammates in the past, but are now rivals again.
They have a deep understanding of each other's strengths and weaknesses.
Their rivalry is intense, but they always shake hands and maintain a strong relationship.
Marc used the example of Barcelona and Real Madrid to describe their rivalry.
He said that just like the football players, they are defending their colors on the track.
But once the season is over, they will be friendly and supportive of each other.
The 2025 season was their best year in the championship, with Marc finishing first and Alex finishing second.
They lived together, trained together, and had the same diet and supplements.
But on the track, they were rivals, each working with their own team to emerge victorious.