Marc Marquez achieved victory at the Grand Prix of Argentina, maintaining his undefeated start in the 2025 MotoGP season and extending his championship lead over brother Alex Marquez. The race saw impressive performances from the Ducati team, with Franco Morbidelli earning a podium finish after a lengthy absence. Jack Miller struggled, finishing 14th. The next round will be in Austin, Texas, from March 28-30.
In the 2025 MotoGP season, Marc Marquez sustained his undefeated streak by securing a victory at the Grand Prix of Argentina, thereby extending his championship lead to 16 points over younger brother Alex Marquez at Termas de Rio Hondo. Initially starting from pole position, Marquez recovered from an earlier mistake that forced him deep into the first corner on lap four and successfully overtook Alex Marquez at turn five with five laps remaining, finishing the race with a 1.362-second lead, marking his fourth victory in Argentina.
Competing from pole position in both Thailand and Argentina, the elder Marquez has demonstrated remarkable consistency, earning a maximum of 74 points from the season’s first two rounds. Meanwhile, Alex Marquez, riding for Gresini Ducati, secured second place in both events. Franco Morbidelli from VR46 finished in third place, achieving his first podium finish in over 1,400 days since the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix. Francesco Bagnaia, Marquez’s teammate and two-time world champion, finished in fourth position, 5.536 seconds behind the winner.
After the race, Marc Marquez expressed his satisfaction with his performance, stating, “Today the race was amazing, today I push.” With this victory, he tied Angel Nieto for third place in all-time wins across Grand Prix classes, with only Giacomo Agostini and Valentino Rossi ahead of him. He also remarked on the competitive spirit between him and his brother, highlighting Alex’s skill throughout the race.
As both Marquez siblings raced ahead, Alex initially appeared poised to secure his first Grand Prix title but could not hold off Marc’s late offensive. Following a lap 18 confrontation at turn five, Marc decisively took the lead on lap 21, culminating the race with a decisive victory. Ducati riders managed to secure the top five positions, affirming their dominance with a streak of 19 consecutive Grand Prix victories dating back to April 2023. In contrast, Australia’s Jack Miller faced challenges, completing the race in 14th place after a poor start.
The third round of the 2025 MotoGP season is scheduled to take place in Austin, Texas, from March 28 to March 30.
Marc Marquez’s victory at the Grand Prix of Argentina solidifies his perfect start to the 2025 MotoGP season, raising his championship lead to 16 points. His triumph over his brother Alex Marquez showcases the competitive nature of the event, underscoring the dominance of Ducati riders in the current season. Looking forward, all eyes will be on the next race in Austin.
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