Marc Márquez
Motorcycle racer with multiple championships

Born
February 17th, 1993
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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A prominent motorcycle racer specialized in MotoGP. Achieved success with Repsol Honda Team. Won the MotoGP World Championship title multiple times between 2013 and 2019. Notable for aggressive racing style and skillful maneuvers, including a distinctive ability to ride through corners at high speeds. Contributed to the popularity of motorcycle racing internationally.
Won the MotoGP World Championship six times
Secured multiple wins at the Macau Grand Prix
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