Six-time MotoGP champion Marc Márquez claimed his first-ever Austrian Grand Prix victory on Sunday, completing a Sprint-GP double at the Red Bull Ring and extending his lead in the world championship to 142 points over his brother Álex.
The result capped a flawless weekend for the Spaniard, who has now won six consecutive Grands Prix and remains unbeaten since the British Grand Prix in May. The Austrian triumph also came one day after Márquez delivered his sixth straight Sprint win, making him the standout force of the 2025 season.
Sprint Momentum Carries Into Sunday
Starting Saturday from the second row, Márquez patiently tracked Álex Márquez before making a decisive late move to secure another Sprint victory. “I waited, because I knew Álex was strong,” Marc explained. “Once the tyres dropped, I pushed — and it worked.”
That momentum carried into Sunday’s main race, the 1,000th premier-class MotoGP event. Pole-sitter Marco Bezzecchi controlled the early laps, but Márquez bided his time. On Lap 20, he launched a precise late-braking attack into Turn 3 to take the lead — a move that sealed his long-awaited first win at the Austrian circuit.
Aldeguer’s Breakthrough, Bezzecchi Holds On
Behind Márquez, rookie Fermín Aldeguer produced a career-best ride to secure second place. The 19-year-old Gresini Ducati rider passed Bezzecchi in the final stages and admitted he briefly believed victory was possible. “Today’s race was incredible… I thought maybe I could win,” Aldeguer said. “I’m the new era, I’m young.”
Bezzecchi, who had looked strong in the opening half, ultimately settled for third.
Frustration for Bagnaia, Penalty for Álex Márquez
It was a weekend to forget for defending Austrian GP winner Francesco Bagnaia, who struggled with tire issues and limped home in eighth. Álex Márquez, hindered by a penalty, crossed the line in 10th, leaving the elder Márquez alone at the top of the standings. Bagnaia called out his team after finishing in eighth place, claiming that "things aren't working out" for him. Bagnaia started the race in P3 but dropped back in the second half of the race. The 28-year-old rider was unable to defend his position on a track known for difficult overtaking. He even went off track while being passed by other riders. Bagnaia has been facing a challenging season, while his teammate Marc Marquez has been dominating the grid on the same GP25 MotoGP bike. Bagnaia sounded frustrated after finishing the race 12 seconds behind Marquez at the finish line, especially on a circuit where he has won three times. He said: "What has been happening all year has happened again. I fight and give it my all. But this time, giving it my all, I finished eighth. The winner did it in the same time it took me to win last year. So I have the potential. "I don't know why things aren't working out for me. [Third-place finisher] Marco Bezzecchi and Marc Marquez did everything better than me. That I finished 12 seconds behind on a circuit where I always made a difference is something I don't understand, and will never understand." Bagnaia stated that he was unable to accelerate and has demanded answers from Ducati. He added: "I'm always focused, I've never lost my head. But today I couldn't accelerate; everyone was overtaking me coming out of the corners. I hope Ducati explains it to me, because I'm running out of patience."
Championship Outlook
The Austrian sweep pushed Marc Márquez’s advantage to a commanding 142 points with nine rounds remaining. Now firmly on course for a record-equalling seventh MotoGP crown, Márquez admitted the weekend carried extra meaning.
“I’m super, super happy to finally take the first victory here in Austria,” he said. “We found a good setup, especially with the used tyres. Marco was super strong, but then I just waited and attacked at the end.”
With six consecutive wins and momentum on his side, Márquez has reasserted himself as the dominant figure in MotoGP — and left rivals scrambling to find answers before the championship fight slips away completely.
