In France, at Le Mans, Marc Marquez crushed the competition again on Saturday, confirming that in 2025, the #93 Ducati has only one real opponent: itself. Although beaten in qualifying by a galvanized Quartararo, the Spaniard set the record straight in the Sprint Race, securing a sixth consecutive victory in the process. A triumph that propels him to the top of the championship, with 151 points, two more than his own brother, Alex Marquez.
Ce Sprint once again highlighted the fraternal duel at the top of MotoGP: Alex Marquez, still as solid with its GP24 satellite, finished second, overtaking fabio quartararo and now the pressure on his elder. The brothers Marquez dominate the championship, and it is difficult to see who will be able to break their grip.
Certainly not Pecco Bagnaia, who crashed on the second lap, when he was in a good position to fight for the podium. This first zero in the race this season is much more serious than a few lost points: it is the signal of a sudden loss of confidence. The three-time world champion, unable to find his feelings with the GP25, seems mentally out of it. His dream of the 2025 title is fading away with every turn.
Behind this trio, Fermin Aldeguer lit up the race: the rookie of Gresini scored his first MotoGP podium, showing his composure by dropping Quarterly at the end of the race. The Frenchman, despite being carried by a fiery crowd, had to settle for fourth place, frustrating the whole of Le Mans.
Peter Acosta, he continues to learn at his expense: fifth before falling in the last turns, he offers to Casa Particular in Viñales the place of best KTM. Johann zarco, in a solid race, finished sixth at home, while By Giannantonio climbs to 7th place. Rins, Mir and Bezzecchi The unlucky ones bring up the rear of the points.
The summary is brutal: Marc Marquez is king, Alex is dolphin, Pecco unscrew, and Aldeguer hits hard. MotoGP 2025 may have found its new hierarchy. Confirmation this Sunday at the end of this Grand Prix of France ? Before you know it, here is the table that summarizes the facts known so far.
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MotoGP™ Le Mans, France |
2024 |
2025 |
| FP1 | 1'31.421 Jorge Martin (See here) | 1'30.764 Marc Marquez |
| Practice | 1'30.388 Jorge Marin (See here) | 1'29.855 Marc Marquez |
| FP2 | 1'31.033 Maverick Vinales (See here) | 1'45.283 Joan Mir |
| Q1 | 1'30.233 Enea Bastianini (See here) | 1'30.399 Johann Zarco |
| Q2 | 1'29.919 Jorge Martin (See here) | 1'29.324 Fabio Quartararo |
| Sprint | Martin, Marc Marquez, Vinales (See here) | Marc Marquez, Alex Marquez, Fermin Aldeguer |
| Warm Up | 1'31.520 Pedro Acosta (See here) | |
| Course | Martin, Marc Marquez, Bagnaia (See here) | Zarco, MMarquez, Aldeguer |
| All time lap record | 1'29.919 Jorge Martin 2024 (See here) | 1'29.324 Fabio Quartararo |
MotoGP, France Course: ranking
