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Cervera Honors Marc and Àlex Márquez in Packed Homecoming After MotoGP 1–2 Season

A civic tribute cast their 1–2 season as a hard-won comeback recognized by local and national leaders.

Overview

  • Thousands turned out as the brothers received an official reception at Cervera’s town hall with Mayor Jan Pomés, Spain’s sports minister Pilar Alegría, and Catalonia’s sports chief Berni Álvarez in attendance.
  • They greeted fans from the balcony, then rode through the streets on one bike to a ‘Back2Back’ stage show featuring family, Ducati and Gresini representatives.
  • Marc and Àlex described the achievement as unique, expressed pride in serving as role models, and said they aim to keep working for future success.
  • The celebration marked their first joint hometown event since 2019 following years of injuries and setbacks, with Marc—recently out of a shoulder sling—riding as a passenger while Àlex piloted.
  • Minister Alegría praised Marc as the greatest Spanish rider and lauded both as standard-bearers for the sport, noting plans to attend next season’s Spanish Grands Prix.