By Stig Editor 
“Not Good Enough!” – Marc Márquez Slams His Own Performance Despite Podium at Silverstone
Marc Márquez may have returned to the podium at Silverstone, but the eight-time world champion wasn’t celebrating. Instead, he delivered a brutally honest self-assessment that left fans and pundits stunned.
Finishing third in a race many saw as a turning point in his 2025 MotoGP campaign, Márquez made headlines not just for his result, but for what he said afterward.
“It wasn’t good enough. Not from me,” Márquez told reporters post-race. “Yes, it’s a podium, but if I want to fight for the title, I need to be faster, cleaner, and more consistent. Today, I made too many mistakes.”
His comments came despite a thrilling last-lap duel with Pecco Bagnaia, where Márquez showcased flashes of his old brilliance, lunging late on the brakes, defending aggressively, and thrilling fans with his fearless style. But for Márquez, the performance was far from satisfying.
“The bike felt okay, but I couldn’t push like I wanted. I lost time in the middle of the race, and by the time I recovered, it was too late. If I ride like this in Austria or Misano, I won’t be fighting for wins.”
This isn’t the first time in 2025 that Márquez has downplayed a seemingly positive result. Since switching teams at the end of 2024, he’s been clear: only victories matter.
MotoGP fans have been eager to see a full-resurgence of the Spanish legend after years of injury setbacks and inconsistent performances. Silverstone’s podium proved he’s getting closer but for Márquez, that’s not enough.
“I know what I’m capable of, and this wasn’t it,” he said. “The goal isn’t to be ‘back’ the goal is to be unbeatable again.”
With the championship race still wide open, and Marc Márquez hungrier than ever, the next few rounds promise fireworks. One thing is clear: he’s not settling for anything less than greatness.