Alex M\u00e1rquez was already in strong form in qualifying and then impressively demonstrated his racing intelligence on race Sunday.\u00a0 After a brief slip on the first lap, the Spaniard consistently fought his way back.\u00a0 He took the lead on lap eleven and did not allow his pursuers to get any closer.\u00a0 With an impressive pace, he steadily extended his lead and ultimately celebrated his first MotoGP victory by 1.6 seconds.<\/p>\n
\nAlex M\u00e1rquez commented emotionally:\u00a0\u201cThis is the best birthday present ever.\u00a0 The first victory here in Jerez – fantastic!\u00a0 I’ll probably spend this night with the fans.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
With this success, Alex M\u00e1rquez took the championship lead with 140 points – just ahead of his brother Marc, who has 139 points.<\/p>\n
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Marc M\u00e1rquez: Crash costs world championship lead<\/h3>\n
The weekend initially went perfectly for Marc M\u00e1rquez: after a commanding victory in the sprint on Saturday, everything pointed to a continuation of his strong season.\u00a0 However, a setback followed in the main race: on lap three, he crashed in turn eight while in a duel with Francesco Bagnaia.\u00a0 Although he resumed the race, he only managed twelfth place in the end (+20.890 seconds behind).<\/p>\n
\nMarc M\u00e1rquez was pensive:\u00a0\u201cIf I want to fight for the world title, I simply can’t afford to make mistakes like that.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Despite a damaged fairing, the eight-time world champion proved his fighting qualities and fought his way past Alex Rins to twelfth place.\u00a0 His conclusion: Despite the anger about the crash, pride in his brother Alex prevailed.<\/p>\n
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Fabio Quartararo back on the podium<\/h3>\n
Fabio Quartararo, who has recently experienced difficult times at Yamaha, was in top form at the Spanish Grand Prix.\u00a0 After his first pole position since 2022, the Frenchman took the lead at the start and held it for eleven laps.\u00a0 He only had to let Alex M\u00e1rquez pass him in the end.<\/p>\n
\nQuartararo was beaming after the race:\u00a0\u201cI really enjoyed that.\u00a0 It’s an incredible feeling to lead a race again and finish on the podium.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
His second place marked his best result since his last victory at the Sachsenring in 2022. Quartararo showed nerves of steel in the battle against Francesco Bagnaia and defended his place right to the finish.<\/p>\n
\nDespite the joy, Quartararo remains realistic:\u00a0\u201cOur bike is still the same as in Austin.\u00a0 We mustn’t get too euphoric now.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
He is cautious about his chances for the next race in Le Mans, but wants to keep expectations low in order to avoid unnecessary pressure.<\/p>\n
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Results MotoGP Jerez 2025 – Main race<\/h4>\n
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- 1st Alex M\u00e1rquez (E), Ducati<\/a> – 40:56.374 min<\/li>\n
- 2nd Fabio Quartararo (F), Yamaha – +1.561 s<\/li>\n
- 3rd Francesco Bagnaia (I), Ducati – +2.217 s<\/li>\n
- 4th Maverick Vi\u00f1ales (E), KTM<\/a> – +3.678 s<\/li>\n
- 5th Fabio Di Giannantonio (I), Ducati – +7.267 s<\/li>\n
- 6th Brad Binder (ZA), KTM – +8.529 s<\/li>\n
- 7th Pedro Acosta (E), KTM – +9.764 s<\/li>\n
- Ai Ogura (J), Aprilia<\/a> – +10.923 s<\/li>\n
- Enea Bastianini (I), KTM – +15.879 s<\/li>\n
- 10th Luca Marini (I), Honda – +17.239 s<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Marc M\u00e1rquez finished 12th after his crash, 20.890 seconds behind the winner.<\/p>\n
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Current standings after 10 of 44 races<\/h4>\n
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- 1st Alex M\u00e1rquez – 140 points<\/li>\n
- Marc M\u00e1rquez – 139 points<\/li>\n
- Francesco Bagnaia – 120 points<\/li>\n
- Franco Morbidelli – 84 points<\/li>\n
- Fabio Di Giannantonio – 63 points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The World Championship remains extremely exciting.\u00a0 The balance of power could shift again as early as the next race in Le Mans.<\/p>\n
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