Marc Marquez secured his 90th career win at the 2025 Argentina MotoGP, defeating his brother Alex Marquez in a nail-biting finish. This victory ties him with Angel Nieto in all-time wins. Marquez retains his championship lead, with Franco Morbidelli finishing third. The race featured competitive dynamics and key incidents among riders.
Marc Marquez achieved his historic 90th career victory by defeating his younger brother, Alex Marquez, in a thrilling contest at the 2025 MotoGP Argentina Grand Prix. This achievement places him among the top three all-time winners, alongside 13-time world champion Angel Nieto, trailing only Giacomo Agostini and Valentino Rossi. With this win, Marc Marquez solidifies his position in the championship lead by 16 points over Alex Marquez.
During the 25-lap race at Termas de Rio Hondo, Marc started from pole position, having also won the sprint earlier. Although Alex led for a significant portion after Marc made an early error, Marc regained the lead on lap 21 and secured victory by 1.3 seconds. Franco Morbidelli took the third podium spot for the VR46 Ducati team, marking his first top-three finish since 2021.
At the start, Marc Marquez quickly took the holeshot, pulling ahead of Alex Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia. Bagnaia initially attempted to overtake Alex at Turn 5 but missed the opportunity, allowing Alex to maintain his position. The duo swiftly built a lead over LCR Honda’s Johann Zarco. Morbidelli’s strategic choice of a softer rear tire paid off, allowing him to challenge for third place around lap four, overtaking Bagnaia shortly after.
On lap four, Marc lost the lead due to running wide at Turn 1. Alex Marquez maintained his lead until lap 21, when Marc mounted a successful attack at Turn 5 and quickly established a gap. Morbidelli briefly threatened the leaders but eventually settled for third, remaining just ahead of Bagnaia, who finished fourth. The battle for positions continued, with notable finishes from various riders in the top ten, including Ai Ogura’s eighth-place from a 15th start.
Several riders faced challenges, including Fabio Quartararo, who had a rough start when Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi collided into him, although he managed to stay upright. The race also saw incidents involving Enea Bastianini and Raul Fernandez, impacting their overall standings.
In summary, Marc Marquez’s victory at the Argentina MotoGP not only marks his 90th career win but also cements his status among the most successful riders in history. The intense competition within the Marquez family, the strategic choices of tire compounds, and the thrilling dynamics of the race made for an exciting event. With this win, Marc extends his championship lead, setting the stage for an engaging 2025 season.
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