Marc Marquez won the Argentina MotoGP, defeating brother Alex and maintaining his unbeaten record this season. Marc’s victory marks his 90th Grand Prix win and keeps him in the lead for the championship with 74 points. The race drew a record crowd, and Alex came close to his first win but ultimately finished second.
Marc Marquez continued his dominance in the MotoGP series by defeating his brother Alex Marquez at the Argentina Grand Prix, solidifying his perfect start to the season. Following his victory in Thailand, Marc claimed pole position at the Termas de Río Hondo circuit and secured both the sprint and main races. This marks the first time since 2014 that he has won the opening two races of the season.
Returning to the scene of his 2019 victory, Marc celebrated his 90th career Grand Prix win, which places him at the top of the riders’ standings with 74 points as he aims for a seventh world title, which would tie him with Valentino Rossi. During the race, he showcased exceptional performance by setting a new track record during qualifying and maintaining competitive speed throughout the events.
The anticipated race drew a record attendance of 209,000 fans to the otherwise quiet town, highlighting the growing popularity of the MotoGP circuit. Despite a collision between rival riders Fabio Quartararo and Marco Bezzecchi, Marc managed to securely fend off Alex during the early stages of the race.
Alex took the lead briefly after Marc made a slight error, propelling him to envision his first MotoGP victory. For a significant period, he maintained a lead of several bike lengths until Marc began to close in on him in the latter laps despite a minor wobble. The final laps saw a fierce contest, culminating with Marc overtaking Alex in turn five of lap 18 to eventually claim victory, marking another legendary moment for the brothers.
“Alex was pushing and controlling the race. I thought to be second today is okay then I started to feel better, but it’s difficult to attack my brother!” said Marc following his win. Alex expressed his frustration, stating, “I did everything I could but finally Marc passed me, it was impossible to keep him behind. I’m closer than ever for my first win!”
Completing the podium was Franco Morbidelli on Ducati’s VR46 bike. In contrast, Francesco Bagnaia, Marc’s teammate and defending champion, finished fourth, trailing significantly in points. Additionally, Miguel Oliveira had to withdraw from the race after a crash, but he is returning home for medical evaluation. World champion Jorge Martin is still recovering from injuries and may miss upcoming races. Fans expressed their sentiments with messages indicating that the championship is incomplete without Martin in the mix.
Marc Marquez’s victory at the Argentina MotoGP highlights his strong start to the 2025 season, marking his 90th Grand Prix win and solidifying his lead in the standings. His impressive performances against brother Alex demonstrate his competitive prowess and determination to secure a seventh world title. The race attracted significant fan support, showcasing the ongoing excitement surrounding MotoGP despite notable absences from injured competitors.
Original Source: www.rfi.fr
