Marc Marquez believes MotoGP riders will eventually unite, as they do in Formula 1
Marquez weighs in on the new weekend format and reopens debate about a GPDA-like body to represent riders
Marc Marquez, a seasoned MotoGP rider, anticipates that motorcycle racers will eventually unite under a collective voice similar to Formula 1's GPDA. During an official press conference in Mandalika, Marquez expressed concerns that the new format, which introduces a dedicated qualifying session for sprint races, would add more strain and risk for riders already operating near their physical limits.
Despite his reservations, Marquez acknowledged that a unified riders' association could potentially address their grievances in the long term. However, he emphasized that forming such an organization would be challenging due to the young average age of MotoGP racers and their individualistic mindset. Marquez, who currently holds significant influence on the grid, has not been selected to lead a riders commission, citing the difficulty in balancing personal interests and group objectives.
Nonetheless, he believes that a riders' association akin to the GPDA in Formula 1 will eventually emerge, bringing greater representation and safety for MotoGP participants.
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