Before we get dive into the frenzy of the Austrian GP, here’s a MotoGP 2025 mid-season recap of everything that you need to know before the race resumes
MotoGP 2025 in 60 seconds
This year has seen the Marquez brothers dominate, with Marc Marquez leading the standings with 8 race wins, 10 podiums, and 381 points, followed by Alex Marquez with 1 win, 7 podiums, and 261 points. The Ducati team remains strong as after Marquez’s lead, Francesco Bagnaia is in P3 with 1 win, 7 podiums, and 213 points.
Top 10 After 2025 Czech Grand Prix
- Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) – 381 pts
- Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) – 261 pts
- Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) – 213 pts
- Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) – 156 pts
- Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) – 142 pts
- Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) – 139 pts
- Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) – 124 pts
- Johann Zarco (CASTROL Honda LCR) – 109 pts
- Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team) – 102 pts
- Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) – 97 pts
- Maverick Viñales (Red Bull KTM Tech3) – 69 pts
- Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) – 68 pts
- Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) – 66 pts
- Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) – 52 pts
- Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) – 52 pts
- Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) – 51 pts
- Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3) – 49 pts
- Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team) – 42 pts
- Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) – 32 pts
- Takaaki Nakagami (Honda HRC Castrol) – 10 pts
- Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) – 9 pts
- Lorenzo Savadori (Aprilia Racing) – 8 pts
- Pol Espargaro (Red Bull KTM Tech3) – 8 pts
- Augusto Fernandez (Yamaha Factory Racing Team) – 6 pts
- Miguel Oliveira (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) – 6 pts
- Somkiat Chantra (IDEMITSU Honda LCR) – 1 pts
- Aleix Espargaro (Honda HRC Castrol) – 0 pts
Event-by-Event Recap
1. Thailand GP (Buriram) – Season Opening –
- Winner: Marc Márquez (Ducati), following both Sprint and main race victories.
- Podium: Alex Márquez (2nd), Francesco Bagnaia (3rd). This was an all-Ducati top three.
- Highlight: Marc reclaimed the lead late in the race opening the season strong.
2. Argentina GP (Termas de Río Hondo) –
- Winner: Marc Márquez, overcoming brother Alex for another one-two finish.
- Podium: Marc (1st), Alex Márquez (2nd), Franco Morbidelli (3rd). This was Morbidelli’s first podium in years.
- Notable: Marc tied Angel Nieto’s all-time victory record, reinforcing his dominance.
3. Americas GP (COTA) –
- Winner: Francesco Bagnaia, seizing victory after Marc Márquez crashed out.
- Podium: Bagnaia (1st), Alex Márquez (2nd), Fabio Di Giannantonio (3rd).
- Drama: Sudden rain caused a red flag, interruptions, and bike swaps which made for an unpredictable race.
4. Qatar GP (Losail) –
- Winner: Marc Márquez continued his flawless form with another win.
5. Spanish GP (Jerez) –
- Winner: Alex Márquez secured victory. This was his season’s standout performance.
6. French GP (Le Mans) –
- Winner: Johann Zarco displayed brilliance in the rain to claim his only win so far.
7. British GP (Silverstone) –
- Winner: Marco Bezzecchi stormed to victory, delivering Aprilia their best result of the year.
8. Aragon GP (MotorLand) –
- Winner: Marc Márquez added another win, maintaining his pace.
9. Italian GP (Mugello) –
- Winner: Marc Márquez took the checkered flag again amidst fierce competition.
10. Dutch GP (Assen) –
- Winner: Marc Márquez dominated both Sprint and main race.
11. German GP (Sachsenring) –
- Winner: Marc Márquez continued his incredible streak with another win.
12. Czech GP (Brno) –
- Winner: Marc Márquez. He became the first Ducati rider to win five consecutive Grands Prix.
- Podium: Bezzecchi (2nd), Pedro Acosta (3rd).
- Key Moments: Alex Marquez crashed out early after contact; Jorge Martín achieved a strong seventh in his return.
Biggest stories of this season so far
Jorge Martín sidelined : The defending champion missed the start of the season due to a wrist injury from pre-season testing. His Aprilia debut at the Qatar GP ended in a crash, fractured ribs, and a pneumothorax, ruling him out until the Czech GP.
Marc Marquez’s dominance : 8 wins, 10 podiums, and 381 points by the summer break, making him the first Ducati rider to win five consecutive Grands Prix.
Ducati’s top-three lockout : Marc and Alex Marquez, plus Francesco Bagnaia, currently hold the top three spots in the standings, putting Ducati on course for another Constructors’ title.
Historic home win for Zarco : Johann Zarco’s rain-soaked victory at the French GP marked Honda’s first win since April 2023 and the first French MotoGP win in over 70 years, breaking Ducati’s 22-race winning streak.
Tyre pressure controversy : The Czech GP ended with whispers of a post-race tyre pressure probe, sparking paddock debates over regulations.
Bezzecchi’s resurgence : After a slow start, Marco Bezzecchi has delivered strong podium finishes, rekindling his outsider hopes for the title.
What’s Next for MotoGP 2025?
The Czech GP was an epic display of strategy and rider expertise. But what’s next?
With 12 rounds complete and Marc Marquez 120 points clear at the top of the championship, the momentum is clearly in his favor. Can Marco Bezzecchi keep his form going? Will Bagnaia reclaim a spot on the podium? And can Alex Marquez stage a comeback? Also, with Martin finishing P7, many experts are now eagerly awaiting a Jorge Martin comeback in the upcoming rounds.
We’ll find out as the next round takes us to Austria, which is the beginning of the home stretch toward Valencia.
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