Five reasons why Amazon’s Marc Marquez documentary is essential viewing

MotoGP attempted to replicate the boom Formula 1 has enjoyed in recent years courtesy of Netflix’s Drive to Survive with its own docuseries in 2022.

But, despite favourable reviews, MotoGP Unlimited was a commercial flop, as a lack of a coordinated media campaign, a botched launch with dubbing issues, and a lack of release in key markets saw the series make little impact on the mainstream.

MotoGP parked series two of Unlimited early last season, but will offer fans a tell-all Marc Marquez documentary instead.

Created by the Fast Brothers in association with Amazon Prime Video and Dorna Sports, Marc Marquez: All In, charts the eight-time world champion’s continued recovery from the arm injury which has blighted him since 2020, peering behind the scenes of his personal life and his career.

Autosport was granted early access to the first three episodes of All In ahead of its worldwide release on 10 February, and have been incredibly impressed by the offering thus far.

Here are five reasons why Marc Marquez: All In is essential viewing for motorsport fans.

1. Marquez reveals a vulnerable side as he discusses his arm injury

All In’s story begins with the crash at the 2020 Spanish Grand Prix which left Marquez with a badly broken right arm, and which changed the trajectory of his career to this point.

The Spaniard has spoken often about the limitations of his arm during media debriefs since his return to racing in 2021, but has steered away from opening up too much on the mental anguish his injury has caused.

Immediately in All In, Marquez is brought to tears by his admittance to the filmmakers about his thoughts of retirement as he felt – at the time prior to his fourth major surgery in June of 2022 – that the “suffering” he was putting himself through just to race again wasn’t necessary.

Five-time grand prix motorcycle world champion Jorge Lorenzo – who is one of several figures who are interviewed to provide colour to the series – says Marquez’s ill-fated comeback just days after breaking his arm was down to him “wanting to be the hero”.

But All In shows both the win-at-all-costs nature Marquez is well-known for, and an emotional side to him where he understands the misery he has been through since was of his own making.

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