Marc Marquez says his latest MotoGP championship win carries a weight that goes beyond his statistics, describing it as the culmination of years spent overcoming injury, self-doubt and an inner battle to continue. Reflecting on the scale of his victory, he framed the success as more than a tally in the record books and more than a return to form after a challenging period of his career.
"I didn't know about this 'more than a number' [hashtag] and it's like this [for me]. It is more than a title," he said. "I already said before achieving it, it is the most difficult challenge of my career."
He continued: "When you are at the top of the mountain and taking the glory every weekend and winning championships, then when you fall down, the hit is much more [severe]. You don't land on the groun