Marc Márquez wins cash-filled race at Sachsenring

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13. 07. 2025 14:55 CET
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Marc Márquez wins cash-filled race at Sachsenring

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 dominated the weekend in Germany. After winning both qualifying and Saturday’s sprint, he went on to completely control Sunday’s main race. He was joined on the podium by his brother Álex and teammate Francesco Bagnaia.

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Right from the start, Marc Márquez held his lead, while his brother Álex got a great launch from sixth on the grid. After the opening corners, the front group was made up of Márquez, Di Giannantonio, Bezzecchi and Zarco.

At the end of the first lap, the order was: Márquez, Di Giannantonio, Bezzecchi, Álex Márquez, Bagnaia and Zarco.

On lap 4 came the first major moment – Pedro Acosta crashed from 6th place. Meanwhile, at the front, nothing changed, and Marc Márquez maintained his lead over Di Giannantonio and Bezzecchi. Álex Márquez was attacking from behind, with Bagnaia in fifth.

At the halfway point of the race, the leader had a gap of about 2.5 seconds and was in full control. But shortly after, disaster struck – in lap 16, Di Giannantonio crashed, followed moments later by Johann Zarco.

With their retirements, the race order reshuffled: Marc Márquez led ahead of Bezzecchi, Álex Márquez, Bagnaia, and Quartararo. But the drama continued – on lap 21, Marco Bezzecchi also crashed out from second place.

The race then turned into a true survival test – in the following laps, Ai Ogura, Joan Mir, and Lorenzo Savadori all crashed as well. After 22 laps, only ten riders remained on track.

In the final phase, things settled down, and Marc Márquez comfortably claimed victory in his 200th MotoGP race. It was his seventh win of the season (ninth at Sachsenring!), extending his lead in the championship to 83 points.

Álex Márquez finished second, and Francesco Bagnaia came third after starting from tenth on the grid. The best non-Ducati rider was Fabio Quartararo in fourth place. Fermín Aldeguer finished fifth.

Only ten riders reached the finish line. In addition to the top five, Luca Marini, Brad Binder, Joan Mir, Raúl Fernández and Álex Rins also completed the race. The German Grand Prix was marked by an unusually high number of crashes.

Race results:

Pos Rider Bike Gap
1 Marc Márquez Ducati  
2 Álex Márquez Ducati +6.380
3 Francesco Bagnaia Ducati +7.080
4 Fabio Quartararo Yamaha +18.738
5 Fermín Aldeguer Ducati +18.916
6 Luca Marini Honda +24.743
7 Brad Binder KTM +24.820
8 Jack Miller Yamaha +25.757
9 Raúl Fernández Aprilia +25.859
10 Álex Rins Yamaha +39.419
  Joan Mir Honda DNF
  Ai Ogura Aprilia DNF
  Marco Bezzecchi Aprilia DNF
  Lorenzo Savadori Aprilia DNF
  Fabio Di Giannantonio Ducati DNF
  Johann Zarco Honda DNF
  Pedro Acosta KTM DNF
  Miguel Oliveira Yamaha 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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