Marc Márquez continues winning form in Brno

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20. 07. 2025 14:55 CET
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Marc Márquez continues winning form in Brno

James Whitaker

James Whitaker

I’m James Whitaker, a British sports journalist focused on Formula 1 and MotoGP. I share the latest news and easy-to-understand analysis from the motorsport world.

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Marc Márquez capped off the first half of the season with victory at the Czech Grand Prix in Brno. Starting from second, the Ducati rider took the lead on lap 8 and managed the race from there to secure another win. Marco Bezzecchi finished second, with Pedro Acosta completing the podium in third.

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The race began with an intense battle for the lead between Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Márquez, but while Bagnaia managed to hold his ground at first, Márquez soon came under pressure from Marco Bezzecchi and lost position.

Lap 1 ended with Bagnaia leading ahead of Bezzecchi, Márquez, Quartararo Acosta, and Mir. On lap 2, Bezzecchi took over the lead into Turn 1, while Acosta passed Quartararo shortly after. By Turn 3, Márquez moved past Bagnaia into second place.

Further drama followed as Álex Márquez crashed and took down Joan Mir in the process. Acosta continued his charge by overtaking Bagnaia on lap 3, as the top four shuffled to Bezzecchi, Márquez, Acosta and Bagnaia.

On lap 6, Enea Bastianini overtook Bagnaia but crashed just a lap later. At the front, Bezzecchi remained narrowly ahead of Márquez, but the gap was shrinking.

On lap 8, Márquez executed a decisive move into Turn 3 to snatch the lead from Bezzecchi. From there, the Ducati rider gradually built up a gap of around 1.5 seconds, controlling the pace and setting fastest laps that even broke track race record (with the help of new surface).

As the race moved past the halfway point, Márquez steadily increasedhis lead to nearly two seconds. Acosta had fallled behind Bezzecchi and maintained one-second gap. Fernández remianed in fifth, Quartararo sixth and Martin seventh.

Marc Márquez entered the final lap with a comfortable advantage. There was no serious challenge from behind, altough Bagnaia ahd started to close in on Acosta, yet the order remained unchanged.

Although Bezzecchi found a slightly better rhythm in the final laps, he couldn't close the gap enough to challenge for the win.

Marc Márquez (Ducati) celebrated his eighth win of the season and extended his lead in the championship to a commanding 120 points. Bezzecchi (Aprilia) came home second, with Pedro Acosta (KTM) securing his first podium of the season in third.

Bagnaia (Ducati) finished fourth, ahead of a surprise performance by Raúl Fernández (Aprilia) in fifth. Fabio Quartararo (Yamaha) crossed the line in sixth, narrowly ahead of returning Jorge Martin (Aprilia), who finished seventh.

2025 Czech MotoGP Grand Prix results:

Pos Rider Bike Time/Gap
1 Marc Márquez Ducati 40:04.628
2 Marco Bezzecchi Aprilia +1.753
3 Pedro Acosta KTM +3.366
4 Francesco Bagnaia Ducati +3.879
5 Raúl Fernández Aprilia +10.045
6 Fabio Quartararo Yamaha +11.039
7 Jorge Martin Aprilia +15.820
8 Fermín Aldeguer Ducati +16.781
9 Brad Binder KTM +17.371
10 Pol Espargaró KTM +18.163
11 Jack Miller Yamaha +18.669
12 Luca Marini Honda +20.778
13 Johann Zarco Honda +20.961
14 Ai Ogura Honda +21.904
15 Álex Rins Yamaha +22.563
16 Fabio Di Giannantonio Ducati +24.729
17 Miguel Oliveira Aprilia +27.640
18 Augusto Fernández KTM +28.310
19 Enea Bastianini Ducati DNF
20 Joan Mir Honda DNF
21 Álex Márquez Ducati DNF

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James Whitaker

James Whitaker is a British sports journalist with a strong focus on Formula 1 and MotoGP. Known for his clear and engaging style, he delivers the latest news and easy-to-follow analysis from the fast-paced world of motorsport. His work aims to make the complexities of racing accessible to both hardcore fans and casual readers alike. Whether covering the drama of a Grand Prix weekend, breaking down technical developments or highlighting standout performances, James brings a passion for racing and a journalist’s eye for detail to every story he tells.

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