Marc Marquez, the six-time MotoGP world champion, has found himself at the centre of increasing conversation—not just on the track, but behind closed doors with the leadership at Dorna, the organization that runs MotoGP. As the 2025 season progresses and Marquez tightens his grip on the championship standings riding a factory Ducati, whispers of discontent, concern, and strategic positioning are bubbling up. Though Marquez hasn’t made many of these communications public, reports and sources close to the sport reveal a glimpse into what he has been telling Dorna’s top management in private, especially around issues related to fairness, his dominance, and the evolving role of regulation.

One of the key themes Marquez has apparently raised with Dorna leadership is fair competition. While dominating races is part of being a top rider, some of Marquez’s private feedback suggests he is uneasy with the perception that Ducati’s technological superiority—and his ability to exploit it—has made the margin too wide. He reportedly insists that while he is committed to pushing his limits, he wants Dorna to maintain stricter oversight over parity among manufacturers and bikes. He has urged that any potential imbalances—whether in aerodynamics, engine performance, or electronics—be monitored and regulated so that races remain competitive and that fans continue to feel engaged.

In addition, Marquez has reportedly expressed concern about the narrative surrounding his dominance. Behind the scenes, he is said to have told Dorna’s executives that while he is grateful for the success, he is aware that an overly dominant champion can risk turning public sentiment against the sport. He has suggested that branding and media management should be aware that expectations of tension and competition elevate viewer interest more than repeated one-sided victories. Some internal comments attributed to him reflect that sporting spectacle is not just about who wins, but the stories of struggle, fights, and uncertainty. In private, he has reportedly asked for Dorna to amplify efforts to highlight rivalries, celebrate smaller successes from other riders, and ensure the narrative is not purely about his wins but also about the broader championship context.

Another area Marquez is said to have brought up is consistency of rules. Reports indicate that he has questioned Dorna’s clarity and consistency in applying regulations—be it around sprint races, tyre allocation, or qualifying formats. He wants Dorna to ensure that riders, teams, and manufacturers all understand the rules the same way, to avoid controversy and claims of favouritism. Sources claim that Marquez has privately made the case that even small grey areas in regulation can lead to big friction points in the paddock, whether over what constitutes permissible bike setup, or how penalty decisions are made. He has expressed that transparency in those decisions is essential, both for fairness and for the public’s trust in MotoGP.

Concerns about his own image have also reportedly led Marquez to say bluntly to Dorna’s top brass that he will do what he can to win, but he will resist perceptions of arrogance or showing off. He has apparently warned that media and marketing strategies should not present him as unbeatable, but rather as someone who works hard, struggles, and earns victories. Such messaging, he seems to believe, keeps the sport more relatable, less polarizing—and more sustainable in the long run.

Behind the scenes, some of Marquez’s communications have also touched on tyre suppliers and safety. While he has not publicly blamed equipment often, he is said to have privately discussed with Dorna how tyre performance can affect safety and competitiveness, especially in sprint formats or during late-race periods when degradation is severe. He appears to be pushing for Dorna to work more closely with tyre manufacturers to ensure consistency, especially given how much a small drop-off in grip can change race outcomes.

Finally, one of the more strategic private messages from Marquez to Dorna involves the championship structure: he reportedly has encouraged the idea of preserving or introducing formats that balance spectacle with fairness. He has floated concerns that sprint races—while thrilling—could produce mismatches that amplify the gap between top riders and others, especially when combined with qualifying bonuses or added points. He’s said that Dorna should consider how changes to format can both maintain excitement but also preserve a sense of unpredictability.

Even though many of Marquez’s private remarks remain unconfirmed or partly speculative in public reports, what emerges is a portrait of a rider who is deeply conscious not only of winning, but of how he wins and what effects his dominance has on the sport as a whole. His private conversations with Dorna appear aimed not only at defending his own position, but at shaping MotoGP in ways that sustain competitive balance, audience interest, and integrity.

As the 2025 season continues, with Marquez leading by wide margins, these private pressures could translate into regulatory tweaks, changes in how Dorna handles publicity, or adjustments in race formats. Marquez’s dual role—champion and steward of the sport in his own way—might become more visible. Whether Dorna responds with changes that echo his private concerns remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Marc Marquez is using more than speed and skill; he’s using influence to try to steer the future of MotoGP.