Here’s a breakdown of Marc Márquez’s unique riding style and technique — what truly sets him apart from every other rider on the grid — including his famous “elbow-saving” style, aggressive cornering, and how he transforms chaos into control. Marc Márquez’s Riding Style Breakdown 1. Corner Entry – Controlled Chaos Late Braking: Marc is often the last rider to brake, pushing deep into the corner. He trusts the front tire grip like few others. Rear Wheel Slide: He initiates corners with the rear wheel slightly drifting, using it to pivot the bike mid-corner — almost like a flat-tracker. Aggressive Downshifting: He’s known to bang down gears quickly, locking the rear briefly — helping rotate the bike with precision. 2. Elbow Down – The Signature Move Extreme Lean Angles: He regularly leans the bike over up to 66°, far beyond what traditional technique would consider “safe.” Elbow as a Sensor: His elbow touches the ground during cornering, acting as a sensor — helping him balance and recover from low-sides. Shoulder Dislocation Tolerance: His shoulder injuries have altered his technique, making him ride in a more compact, centered way. MotoGP engineers say only Márquez can consistently ride at those lean angles and recover from near crashes without falling. 3. Mid-Corner – Body as a Counterweight Upper Body Movement: He moves his upper body aggressively outside the bike’s center, counterbalancing lean and maintaining traction. Stays Close to Tank: His knee often hugs the tank tighter than others — a trait borrowed from dirt track riding. Eyes and Head Position: His head is further forward than most, keeping vision ahead of the apex, maximizing awareness. 4. Corner Exit – Controlled Throttle Abuse Early Throttle Application: Even while leaned over, Marc is one of the earliest to start rolling on the throttle. Rear Drift Power Slides: On corner exit, the rear tire sometimes steps out – not a mistake, but part of his style to square off the exit. Traction Management: His ability to manage electronic traction control settings in real-time mid-race is crucial. 5. Saving Crashes – The “Marquez Save” Marc has turned saving crashes into an art form: Type of Save Description Elbow Save.... When the front tucks mid-corner, he plants his elbow on the ground and lifts the bike back up. Knee Save...... Similar, but knee makes contact and helps balance. Front Tuck Recovery... Uses lower body to shift weight instantly to prevent a front-end slide from becoming a crash. Rear Slide Correction..... Uses throttle and weight shift to correct fishtailing or highside risks. Infamous save: 2019 Valencia, 2020 Jerez, or 2018 Assen – all showcase saves that physics said were impossible. Compared to Other Top Riders Trait Marc Márquez Francesco Bagnaia Fabio Quartararo Jorge Martín Corner Entry Aggression 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 🔥🔥🔥 🔥🔥🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Lean Angle Consistency 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 🔥🔥🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥 🔥🔥🔥 Crash Saves 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 🔥🔥 🔥🔥 🔥🔥🔥 Adaptability to Bikes 🔥🔥🔥🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥 🔥🔥🔥 🔥🔥🔥 Raw Risk Taking Ability 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 🔥🔥🔥 🔥🔥🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Mental Warfare 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 🔥🔥🔥 🔥🔥 🔥🔥🔥 What the Experts Say Valentino Rossi: “Marc is from another planet. He rides on the edge like no one else — and makes it look normal.” Casey Stoner: “He doesn’t ride the bike; he bends the laws of physics around it.” By JoIkeji Ikeji https://sappertask.com/