The MotoGP circus rolled into Sachsenring for the German Grand Prix, a circuit synonymous with one name: Marc Marquez. And true to form, the Spaniard delivered a performance that was nothing short of a masterclass, dominating the race from start to finish to claim his twelfth victory at this particular venue across all classes. His relentless pace left the competition scrambling, with brother Alex Marquez securing a commendable second place, just ahead of championship contender Francesco Bagnaia, who salvaged a crucial podium.
Marquez`s Sachsenring Symphony
Under a slightly overcast sky, though thankfully free of rain, the 30-lap German GP commenced. From pole position, Marc Marquez wasted no time, immediately seizing the lead and setting a blistering pace. Behind him, a fierce battle erupted between Marco Bezzecchi and Fabio Di Giannantonio in the opening laps. While the Italian duo scrapped, Marc began to build his advantage. By lap eight, his lead hovered around two seconds.
Sensing the gap stabilizing, or perhaps just for amusement, the #93 rider turned up the heat once more around the tenth lap. This decisive surge broke the spirit of the chasing pack and paved the way for his seventh Sprint and Grand Prix double win of the 2025 season – a testament to his current, seemingly unstoppable form.
The Attrition Behind the Leader
With Marquez disappearing into the distance, the fight for the remaining podium spots intensified, albeit dramatically reduced by a wave of crashes. Indeed, only 10 riders managed to see the checkered flag, a stark reminder of the Sachsenring`s unforgiving nature when pushed to the limit. Early casualties included Pedro Acosta, who crashed out of fifth place just four laps in.
The battle for second was particularly brutal, with both Fabio Di Giannantonio (lap 13) and Marco Bezzecchi (eight laps later) tumbling out at Turn 1 while defending the position. Capitalizing on the chaos was Alex Marquez. Despite recently nursing an injury, his steady ride earned him an impressive second place. Meanwhile, Francesco Bagnaia, having endured a challenging weekend up to this point, demonstrated resilience to bring his Ducati home in third, limiting the damage to his championship aspirations.
Official Race Results: MotoGP German Grand Prix
The results from the German MotoGP at Sachsenring:
- Marc Marquez (Spa/Ducati)
- Alex Marquez (Spa/Gresini Ducati) +6.380s
- Francesco Bagnaia (Ita/Ducati) +7.080s
- Fabio Quartararo (Fra/Yamaha) +18.738s
- Fermin Aldeguer (Spa/Gresini Ducati) +18.916s
- Luca Marini (Ita/Honda) +24.743s
- Brad Binder (Saf/Ktm) +24.820s
- Jack Miller (Aus/Pramac Yamaha) +25.757s
- Raul Fernandez (Spa/Trackhouse Aprilia) +25.859s
- Alex Rins (Spa/Yamaha) +39.419s
Notable Retirements: Lorenzo Savadori, Ai Ogura, Joan Mir, Marco Bezzecchi, Johann Zarco, Fabio Di Giannantonio, Pedro Acosta, Miguel Oliveira.
Championship Picture: Marquez Extends Dominance
After eleven rounds, the top of the 2025 MotoGP World Championship standings look significantly tilted in one direction:
- Marc Marquez (Spa/Ducati) 344 points
- Alex Marquez (Spa/Gresini Ducati) 261 points
- Francesco Bagnaia (Ita/Ducati) 197 points
- Fabio Di Giannantonio (Ita/VR46 Ducati) 142 points
- Franco Morbidelli (Ita/ VR46 Ducati) 139 points
- Marco Bezzecchi (Ita/Aprilia) 130 points
- Johann Zarco (Fra/Lcr Honda) 104 points
- Pedro Acosta (Spa/Ktm) 99 points
- Fermin Aldeguer (Spa/Gresini Ducati) 92 points
- Fabio Quartararo (Fra/Yamaha) 87 points
With an imposing 83-point lead over his closest competitor, Marc Marquez is firmly in control of the championship, leaving his rivals with a considerable challenge in the remaining races.
Adrian Whitmore