Marquez Dominates at Sachsenring in Landmark 200th MotoGP Start
At the MotoGP 2025 German GP, Marc Marquez put in a flawless ride, securing his ninth premier class victory at the Sachsenring on his 200th career start. The Gresini Ducati rider was in a league of his own from lights out, cruising to the win while chaos erupted behind him, including crashes for key podium contenders.
Alex Marquez finished second, despite racing with a fractured hand, on his 100th Grand Prix start, making it a dream day for the Marquez brothers. Francesco Bagnaia completed the podium in third after surviving a race of attrition that saw several frontrunners exit early.
Marquez Gets the Holeshot as Drama Builds Behind
With rain clouds receding before the race start, the Sachsenring stayed dry, and Marquez wasted no time grabbing the holeshot. Behind him, a strong launch from Fabio Di Giannantonio pushed him into third, soon overtaking Marco Bezzecchi for second.
Marquez, meanwhile, built a commanding gap in the opening laps, lapping consistently in the 1:20s while the rest of the field struggled to match his rhythm. By Lap 8, the lead had grown to 1.7s; by Lap 16, it was over 3 seconds.
High-Profile Crashes at Turn 1
The race turned turbulent mid-distance. Pedro Acosta, running P5, crashed at Turn 2, ending KTM’s podium hopes. The biggest drama came at Turn 1, however, where Di Giannantonio crashed out from second on Lap 18, followed shortly by Johann Zarco at the same corner.
Not long after, Bezzecchi, who had inherited P2, also fell at Turn 1. These three crashes elevated Alex Marquez to second and Bagnaia to third, reshaping the podium picture entirely.
SachsenKing Seals the Win, Alex and Pecco Complete Podium
With the chaos behind him, Marc Marquez, who also triumphed in the 2025 German GP Sprint, sailed to the chequered flag to collect his 69th career MotoGP victory, moving him ahead of Giacomo Agostini in the all-time win list and solidifying his title challenge.
“Different class,” as many in the paddock described his performance—especially as the #93 rider now eyes a seventh MotoGP title.
Alex Marquez delivered a heroic second-place finish while still recovering from injury, and Bagnaia salvaged critical championship points with a clean and composed ride to third.
Race of Attrition Sees Big Names Exit
- Pedro Acosta, Di Giannantonio, Bezzecchi, and Zarco all failed to finish due to crashes.
- Joan Mir was taken out by Ai Ogura in a Turn 1 incident.
- Lorenzo Savadori also fell at Turn 1 during the yellow flag period.
- Just 10 riders completed the race, underscoring the treacherous nature of the German GP.
Full Race Results (Sachsenring):
- Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo) : 40:42.854
- Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Ducati) : +6.380s
- Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo) : +7.080s
- Fabio Quartararo (Monster Yamaha) : +18.738s
- Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Ducati) : +18.916s
- Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) : +24.743s
- Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM) : +24.820s
- Jack Miller (Pramac Yamaha) : +25.757s
- Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse Aprilia) : +25.859s
- Alex Rins (Monster Yamaha) : +39.419s
- Lorenzo Savadori (Aprilia Factory) : DNF
- Ai Ogura (Trackhouse Aprilia) : DNF
- Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) : DNF
- Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) : DNF
- Johann Zarco (Castrol Honda LCR) : DNF
- Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina VR46 Ducati) : DNF
- Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM) : DNF
- Miguel Oliveira (Pramac Yamaha) : DNF
What’s Next?
With his ninth Sachsenring win and momentum on his side, Marc Marquez now heads to Brno, where he’ll aim to further close the gap in the championship. The SachsenKing reigns again. Can anyone stop him in Czechia?
FAQ : MotoGP 2025 German GP Highlights
Who won the MotoGP 2025 German GP race?
Marc Marquez won the MotoGP 2025 German GP at Sachsenring, claiming his ninth victory at the circuit.
How many MotoGP wins does Marc Marquez have now?
After winning the MotoGP 2025 German GP, Marc Marquez now holds 69 career MotoGP victories.
What happened to Di Giannantonio and Bezzecchi in the MotoGP 2025 German GP?
Both Fabio Di Giannantonio and Marco Bezzecchi crashed out at Turn 1 while running in podium positions.
Who finished on the podium at the MotoGP 2025 German GP?
Marc Marquez took the win, Alex Marquez finished second, and Francesco Bagnaia secured third place. Marc Marquez won the 2025 German GP at Sachsenring, claiming his ninth victory at the circuit.
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