For the first time 2019, Marc Marquez heads to a MotoGP event knowing he can be crowned world champion. Six long years littered with injuries, surgery and uncompetitive machinery have passed since his last MotoGP title. Retirement was “close” he admitted in the run-up to this weekend, before a last-chance move to Gresini put him on a path towards this weekend’s shot at a ninth world title. In other words, the title ‘fight’ was over long ago, but Marc admits there will be extra tension in the air this weekend. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT“That means fighting for the victory, even if the title is in the game,” he confirmed.