Race in 60 Seconds
The 2025 Austrian GP Sprint delivered high drama as Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) claimed his 11th straight Sprint victory, beating brother Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing) in a thrilling battle. Rising star Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) stormed through to P3, while reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia endured a nightmare start and failed to recover, recording a costly DNF.
2025 Austrian GP Sprint: Marquez Untouchable Again
Marc Marquez’s dominance in MotoGP 2025 continued with yet another win at the Austrian GP Sprint. Starting from the second row, Marquez bided his time before overtaking Alex Marquez with five laps to go, securing his 11th consecutive Sprint victory this season.
The Ducati rider now holds a commanding championship lead, with rivals struggling to match his relentless pace.
Bagnaia’s Austrian GP Sprint Ends in Disaster
Francesco Bagnaia’s title defense took another hit in Spielberg. A disastrous start saw him spin the rear tyre and tumble back to 15th, right behind Jorge Martin. Despite his efforts, the Italian was unable to recover, and his race ended in disappointment with a DNF.
Alex vs Marc: Sibling Rivalry on Austrian Soil
Alex Marquez led the early laps of the 2025 Austrian GP Sprint, keeping Marc behind by half a second. But as the laps ticked down, Marc made a decisive move at Turn 3 and quickly opened up a lead.
Alex had to settle for second place, finishing just under two seconds behind his brother, but still secured valuable points for Gresini.
Acosta Shines with Third Straight Podium
Pedro Acosta proved once again why he’s the rising star of MotoGP. Starting from Row 3, the KTM rider battled hard to claim P3, holding off Marco Bezzecchi in the closing laps.
The 2025 Austrian GP Sprint marked Acosta’s third consecutive podium, a remarkable achievement in his debut premier-class season.
Final Results from MotoGP 2025 Austrian GP Sprint
- Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo) : 20:56.071
- Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Ducati) : +1.180
- Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM) : +3.126
- Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) : +4.032
- Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM) : +4.782
- Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Ducati) : +6.032
- Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3) : +8.294
- Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46) : +10.953
- Johann Zarco (Castrol Honda LCR) : +11.999
- Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) : +12.111
- Fabio Quartararo (Monster Yamaha) : +13.387
- Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) : +13.704
- Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) : +13.822
- Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46) : +14.564
- Ai Ogura (Trackhouse Aprilia) : +18.414
- Alex Rins (Monster Yamaha) : +19.365
- Jack Miller (Pramac Yamaha) : +20.844
- Miguel Oliveira (Pramac Yamaha) : +21.581
- Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse Aprilia) : 9 laps
- Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo) : 8 laps
What’s Next ?
Marc Marquez will now aim for his 12th straight win in Sunday’s main race at the Red Bull Ring. With Bagnaia faltering, the championship fight looks increasingly one-sided. Fans will be watching closely to see if anyone can finally end the Spaniard’s winning streak.
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FAQs: 2025 Austrian GP Sprint
1. Who won the 2025 Austrian GP Sprint?
Marc Marquez won the 2025 Austrian GP Sprint, beating his brother Alex Marquez by just under two seconds.
2. Why did Francesco Bagnaia not finish the Austrian GP Sprint?
Bagnaia suffered a poor start, spinning up the rear tyre and dropping to 15th. He never recovered and failed to finish the race.
3. Who finished third in the 2025 Austrian GP Sprint?
Pedro Acosta clinched P3, his third consecutive podium in the 2025 MotoGP season.
4. How many Sprint races has Marc Marquez won in 2025?
With his Austrian GP Sprint win, Marc Marquez has now claimed 11 Sprint victories in a row this season.
5. What’s next after the 2025 Austrian GP Sprint?
The focus shifts to Sunday’s main race at the Red Bull Ring, where Marc Marquez will look to continue his incredible winning run.
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