Mighty Marc Marquez claims record 13th win of the season
MotoGP champion makes it a day to remember on the last day of the season as younger brother Alex wins Moto3 title
MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez claimed a record 13th win of the season at the Valencia Grand Prix on Sunday.
Marquez’s victory lifted him past the previous record mark held by Australian rider Mick Doohan of 12 victories in 17 races in 1997.
During the race at times I was thinking of my brother and thought I had to do well
Victory for the 21-year-old in the 18th and final race of the season also ensured he and teammate Dani Pedrosa delivered back-to-back constructors titles for Honda.
Valentino Rossi’s second place ensured he finished second in the championship standings with Yamaha teammate Jorge Lorenzo, who retired yesterday, back in third.
It was a special Sunday all round for the Marquez family as Alex Marquez followed in his older brother’s footsteps earlier in the day by becoming Moto3 world champion to ensure a clean sweep of world titles for Spanish riders this year.
“The truth is I am very, very happy. During the race at times I was thinking of my brother and thought I had to do well,” said Marquez.