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| Marc Marquez says MotoGP will remain part of his life after retirement, but the reigning champion insists he has not considered becoming a team owner yet. |
Marc Marquez has emphasized that MotoGP will remain a significant part of his life after he eventually retires from racing. However, the reigning champion insists he has not yet considered the possibility of becoming a team owner in the future.
Marquez made the statement during the season opener in Thailand at Chang International Circuit. When asked about his plans after ending his racing career, the Spanish rider made it clear that his full focus right now remains on competing on the track.
He explained that the life of a professional rider revolves entirely around racing and achieving the best possible results. Because of that commitment, he has not thought about business ventures such as owning a MotoGP team.
“At the moment, no, because I’m fully focused on riding,” Marquez said. “If you’re a rider, your life is fully focused on riding.”
Team Ownership Speculation In The Liberty Media Era
Speculation surrounding potential investors or famous athletes buying MotoGP teams has increased since the sport entered a new commercial era under Liberty Media. The company, which also owns Formula One, is widely expected to expand MotoGP’s global commercial appeal.
Several high-profile Formula 1 drivers have even been linked with possible investments in MotoGP, including Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.
So far, however, the only confirmed ownership change on the MotoGP grid involves Tech3, which was sold to a consortium led by former Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner.
Marquez’s Future After Racing
Although he has not yet considered owning a team, Marquez did not rule out remaining involved in MotoGP after retiring from competition. He acknowledged that motorcycles and racing have always been central to his life.
“Sooner or later I will finish my career, and then I will decide,” he said. “But I know that MotoGP and motorcycles are part of my life and will remain a part of my life.”
Within MotoGP, several teams are already owned by former riders. The VR46 Racing Team is owned by MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi, while LCR Honda belongs to former grand prix racer Lucio Cecchinello.
Meanwhile, Gresini Racing, the team where Marquez raced alongside his brother in 2024, was originally founded by the late Fausto Gresini and is now owned by his wife, Nadia Padovani.
Marc Marquez’s comments underline that his immediate priority remains competing at the highest level in MotoGP. While the possibility of becoming a team owner may exist in the future, any such decision will only come after his racing career officially comes to an end.