The Sachsenring circuit once again bowed before its undisputed king, Marc Marquez. The Spanish rider, now piloting a Ducati, delivered a commanding performance in the German Grand Prix, leading all 30 laps to clinch his twelfth career victory across all classes at this particular track. Joining him on the podium were his brother, Alex Marquez (Gresini), in second place, and Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati) in third.
This dominant seventh win for Marc Marquez in just eleven rounds of the 2025 MotoGP season further solidified his formidable lead in the World Championship. He now holds a significant 83-point advantage over his younger sibling, Alex, while Francesco Bagnaia trails by a considerable 147 points.
Race Overview: A Marquez Masterclass From Flag to Flag
Under slightly overcast skies with a brisk wind, but mercifully no rain, the race commenced with Marc Marquez immediately asserting his authority. He seized the lead from the start, initially pursued by Marco Bezzecchi and Fabio Di Giannantonio. The two Italians engaged in an early scrap over the opening laps, with VR46 rider Bezzecchi eventually gaining the upper hand.
Meanwhile, the Marquez brothers capitalized on the jostling behind. Alex briefly moved into third before Bezzecchi reclaimed the position. Crucially, Marc began to stretch his lead. Demonstrating characteristic precision and control, the championship leader pushed hard in the initial eight laps, building a cushion of nearly two seconds. When the gap marginally narrowed around the tenth lap, the Spaniard calmly increased his pace once more. This decisive acceleration proved the knockout blow, paving the way for his seventh Sprint-race double victory of the season.
A Race of Attrition Behind the Leader
While Marc Marquez proved untouchable out front, the battle for the remaining podium spots was fierce, albeit punctuated by numerous incidents. The high rate of crashes significantly impacted the race, with only ten riders ultimately making it to the chequered flag. Rookie sensation Pedro Acosta was an early casualty, falling on lap four while running in fifth place.
Fatal errors also struck both Fabio Di Giannantonio and Marco Bezzecchi. Both riders crashed out at Turn 1 while defending second position. Di Giannantonio was the first to fall on lap thirteen, followed by Bezzecchi on the Aprilia eight laps later. These misfortunes opened the door for Alex Marquez, who navigated the treacherous conditions to secure an impressive second place, a noteworthy result considering his recent injury troubles. Francesco Bagnaia, too, benefited from the chaos, skillfully managing a challenging weekend to salvage a crucial third-place finish.
Marquez`s performance at the Sachsenring was a stark reminder of his unparalleled mastery of the German circuit and his current supreme form on the Ducati. With his championship lead expanding dramatically, the path to the 2025 title appears increasingly clear.
MotoGP Germany Race Results: Top 10
- Marc Marquez (Spa/Ducati) 40’42”854
- Alex Marquez (Spa/Gresini Ducati) +6.380
- Francesco Bagnaia (Ita/Ducati) +7.080
- Fabio Quartararo (Fra/Yamaha) +18.738
- Fermin Aldeguer (Spa/Gresini Ducati) +18.916
- Luca Marini (Ita/Honda) +24.743
- Brad Binder (Saf/Ktm) +24.820
- Jack Miller (Aus/Pramac Yamaha) +25.757
- Raul Fernandez (Spa/Trackhouse Aprilia) +25.859
- Alex Rins (Spa/Yamaha) +39.419
Retirements included: Lorenzo Savadori (Ita/Aprilia), Ai Ogura (Jap/Trackhouse Aprilia), Joan Mir (Spa/Honda), Marco Bezzecchi (Ita/Aprilia), Johann Zarco (Fra/Lcr Honda), Fabio Di Giannantonio (Ita/VR46 Ducati), Pedro Acosta (Spa/Ktm), and Miguel Oliveira (Por/Pramac Yamaha).
2025 MotoGP World Championship Standings: Top 10 (After Germany)
- Marc Marquez (Spa/Ducati) 344 points
- Alex Marquez (Spa/Gresini Ducati) 261
- Francesco Bagnaia (Ita/Ducati) 197
- Fabio Di Giannantonio (Ita/VR46 Ducati) 142
- Franco Morbidelli (Ita/ VR46 Ducati) 139
- Marco Bezzecchi (Ita/Aprilia) 130
- Johann Zarco (Fra/Lcr Honda) 104
- Pedro Acosta (Spa/Ktm) 99
- Fermin Aldeguer (Spa/Gresini Ducati) 92
- Fabio Quartararo (Fra/Yamaha) 87
