24/06/2026
For this week's "Wheelie Wednesday", I had to feature Marc Marquez following the announcement that he has signed with Ducati through to the end of the 2028 season.
At first glance, this might not look like the biggest wheelie you've ever seen, and you would be right, but there's much more to this shot than meets the eye.
It was captured during FP1 at Jerez, on the exit of Turn 1—a corner that has caught out plenty of riders over the years. Look a little closer and you'll spot the wet track surface, the rain tyres, and the lighter-tinted visor. That's right—Marc is hard on the gas in wet conditions with the front wheel still hovering above the tarmac.
Moments like this are a reminder of the extraordinary skill, confidence, and bike control that set the nine-time World Champion apart. With talent like that, it's no surprise he went on to dominate the Saturday Sprint race, crossing the line more than three seconds clear of the field.
Love him or hate him, there's no denying that when Marc Marquez is in full flow, he's something special to watch.