MotoGP: Marc Marquez roared back into form with a dramatic sprint race victory at the 2025 Aragon MotoGP, delivering a thrilling performance at his home circuit to outpace younger brother Alex Marquez in a high-stakes family showdown.
After a shaky start that saw him drop from pole position to fourth, the six-time MotoGP champion launched a masterclass in recovery. Riding his factory Ducati, Marc clawed his way past Pedro Acosta and Franco Morbidelli, before overtaking Alex under braking at Turn 1 on Lap 6. From there, the #93 rider never looked back, extending his lead to over two seconds by the checkered flag.
“You get moments like this only a few times,” Marquez said post-race. “To win at home, and against my brother—it doesn’t get more emotional.”
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Alex Marquez, riding for Gresini Racing, had been dominant in the early laps, setting the fastest times while fending off pressure from behind. But Marc’s relentless pace proved too much, as he claimed victory with a time of 19m 43.026s—securing maximum sprint points and electrifying the Spanish crowd at MotorLand Aragon.
Aldeguer Shines, Morbidelli Fights, Acosta Impresses
The final podium spot went to rookie sensation Fermin Aldeguer, who leveraged a medium rear tire strategy to power past Morbidelli in the final laps. Riding for Gresini on a 2024-spec Ducati, the young Spaniard showcased both pace and racecraft in only his third MotoGP weekend.
Franco Morbidelli held fourth despite intense pressure from Pedro Acosta, whose late-race charge fell just short. The KTM star settled for fifth, narrowly ahead of Fabio Di Giannantonio in sixth.
Marco Bezzecchi, starting from a lowly 20th after a disastrous qualifying, impressed with a storming ride to eighth on his Aprilia, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the sprint format.
Race Incidents and Notable Performances
The race wasn’t without drama. On lap 2, Jack Miller (Pramac Yamaha) tangled with Joan Mir (HRC Honda), sending the latter to the ground. Miller was handed a long-lap penalty for the incident. Meanwhile, Francesco Bagnaia, the reigning champion, struggled and faded to 13th after briefly holding fourth.
Yamaha’s weekend woes continued as Augusto Fernandez retired mid-race due to a mechanical issue. Lorenzo Savadori—filling in for the injured Jorge Martin—brought his Aprilia home in 18th, while wildcard entries and injured rider replacements added further unpredictability to the grid.
Aragon MotoGP Sprint – Top 5 Finishers
| Position | Rider | Team | Time / Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Marquez | Ducati Lenovo GP25 | 19m 43.026s |
| 2 | Alex Marquez | Gresini Ducati GP24 | +2.080s |
| 3 | Fermin Aldeguer | Gresini Ducati GP24 (Rookie) | +4.630s |
| 4 | Franco Morbidelli | Pertamina VR46 Ducati GP24 | +5.944s |
| 5 | Pedro Acosta | Red Bull KTM RC16 | +6.095s |
With the full-length Aragon Grand Prix still to come on Sunday, the championship momentum could shift further—especially with Marc Marquez signaling he’s back to his best.