MotoGP Marc Marquez is among the top ten drivers with the most wins in history. His victory at the Japanese Grand Prix brought his premier-class win count to 79, bringing him one step closer to Valentino Rossi's record of 89 victories. This event brings one of the greatest records in MotoGP history back into focus.
Premier Class Record Nears
Marc Marquez increased his premier-class win count to 79 by winning the main race after securing a Sprint victory in MotoGP. With this achievement, the gap to the leader, Valentino Rossi, narrowed to just 10 wins. This indicates that Marquez's second place in the premier-class standings is strengthening.
Valentino Rossi's History
Valentino Rossi remains among the most successful figures in the premier class with his 89 Grand Prix victories. The Italian legend won his first premier-class victory in 2000 and last achieved a podium finish at the Dutch Grand Prix in 2017. This record, which seems difficult to maintain for many years, is currently being closely followed by Marc Marquez.
Active Riders and New Targets
In the top ten active riders in MotoGP, Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia are present. Other active riders include Fabio Quartararo (11), Marco Bezzecchi (10), Maverick Viñales (10), and Jorge Martin (8) wins. Pedro Acosta is listed for the 2026 season due to his first MotoGP victory in Austria. Marc Marquez's next major target is Valentino Rossi. The Spanish rider needs 11 more wins to catch Rossi and 11 more wins to reach the all-time peak of 10 wins. Rossi's record, which seems unattainable in the modern era of MotoGP, is mathematically very close to Marquez's victory.
First Premier Class
The first premier-class champion in MotoGP is considered to be Harold Daniell. He won the British Grand Prix, held in the Isle of Man Senior TT format in 1949, achieving the first premier-class success in World Championship history.
Relevant Riders
In the current top ten active riders in MotoGP, Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia are competing. Other active riders include Fabio Quartararo (11), Marco Bezzecchi (10), Maverick Viñales (10), and Jorge Martin (8). Pedro Acosta is included in this list for the 2026 season due to his first MotoGP victory in Austria.
Statements
Marc Marquez reached 79 race victories in his MotoGP career with his victory at the Japanese Grand Prix. The Spanish star narrowed the gap to the leader, Valentino Rossi, to 10 in the all-time premier-class win standings.
Marc Marquez, who won the main race after securing a Sprint victory in MotoGP, raised his premier-class win count to 79, bringing him one step closer to Valentino Rossi's record of 89 victories.
Rossi remains at the top. Valentino Rossi continues to be the most successful figure in the premier class with his 89 Grand Prix victories.
The Italian legend won his first premier-class victory in 2000, and last achieved a podium finish at the Dutch Grand Prix in 2017.
Marc Marquez is now the closest follower to this record, which seems very difficult to maintain for many years.
Marquez's victory in the Sprint brought him to 79 wins, widening the gap to Giacomo Agostini's 68 wins to 11.
Figures
- Marc Marquez is competing in 2nd place with 331 points in the 2026 MotoGP season (Ducati Team).
- Archive: Marc Marquez won the Sprint (October 3, 2026)
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