The 2004 Valencian Grand Prix, was was an eventful race in which reigning world champion Marc Mrquez had a good start position, third on the grid, but went off track and almost hit Jorge Lorenzo and Bradley Smith.
Born in Cervera, Catalonia, Spain, Marquez made his championship debut on 13 April 2008 at the 125cc 2008 Portuguese Grand Prix at the age of 15 years and 56 days. He is the youngest Spanish rider to take a pole position or a podium in a motorcycle racing world championship. 
