Francesco Bagnaia vs Marc Márquez
Francesco Bagnaia vs Marc Márquez: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Márquez?
Competing against the seasoned Márquez has provided Bagnaia with valuable experience on the track. Their encounters have often highlighted Bagnaia's growth as a racer, as he learns to navigate the challenges posed by one of the sport's most successful riders.
Francesco Bagnaia
Key numbers
- Grand Prix winsmultiple
- Podium finishesmultiple
- MotoGP Championships2
- Moto2 Championships1
Top honours
- MotoGP World Riders' Champion2022 and 2023
- Moto2 World Champion2018
- First Ducati rider World ChampionshipFirst in 15 years, since 2007.
- First Italian rider World ChampionshipFirst since Valentino Rossi in 2009.
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Marc Márquez
Key numbers
- Total Grand Prix WinsOver 90
- Total Podium FinishesOver 150
- Total Races CompetedMultiple
- Pole PositionsMultiple
- Championships Won9
Top honours
- MotoGP World Championships7 titles (2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2025)
- 125cc World Championship1 title (2010)
- Moto2 World Championship1 title (2012)
- Laureus World Sports AwardBreakthrough of the Year
- All-time Grand Prix Record for Pole PositionsEqualled in 2016