The 2025 MotoGP season has been defined by some truly staggering numbers, painting a clear picture of the championship’s story so far.
Marc Márquez’s Dominance
10 – The number of Grand Prix victories Marc Márquez has secured out of 14 rounds. This level of dominance is almost unheard of in the modern era of the sport.
13 – The number of Sprint races Márquez has won, out of 14. This is a perfect record, as he has won every sprint he has entered.
7 – Márquez has completed “perfect weekends” (pole position, sprint win, grand prix win, and fastest lap) in seven of the 14 races so far.
69 – Márquez’s victory at the German Grand Prix marked his 69th premier-class win, surpassing Giacomo Agostini to secure second place on the all-time list. He is now chasing Valentino Rossi’s record of 89 wins.
455- The total points accumulated by Marc Márquez. This gives him a significant lead in the Riders’ Championship.
The Championship Standings
455 points- Marc Márquez (Ducati Lenovo Team)
280 points – Álex Márquez (Gresini Ducati)
228 points- Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team)
197 points- Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing)
164 points – Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)
The gap between Marc and his closest rival is a massive 175 points, making his march to a seventh MotoGP title a matter of when, not if.
Other Key Figures
2 – The number of Grand Prix victories secured by riders other than Marc Márquez. Álex Márquez took his maiden win in Spain, and Johann Zarco secured a victory for Honda in a rain-affected French Grand Prix. Marco Bezzecchi also has a win for Aprilia.
1- The number of victories for Honda and Aprilia, each.
22 – The total number of rounds on the 2025 MotoGP calendar, with 14 completed so far.
16 – The number of points gained by Jorge Martín for his fourth-place finish in Hungary, his best result since returning from injury.
The 2025 MotoGP season has been a thrilling spectacle, marked by major team and rider changes, unexpected injuries, and the complete dominance of one rider. As the season heads into its final stretch, a clear picture has emerged.
The Reign of Marc Márquez
The undisputed star of the season has been Marc Márquez. In his first year with the factory Ducati Lenovo team, he has been nothing short of sensational. With a commanding lead in the Riders’ Championship, Márquez has won ten of the twelve Grands Prix and all twelve Sprint races so far. His “perfect weekends” (pole position, sprint win, grand prix win, and fastest lap) have become a recurring feature. His dominance has been so absolute that he is on pace to secure his seventh premier-class title well before the final race of the season.
Márquez has surpassed Giacomo Agostini for second place on the all-time premier-class win list and is now chasing Valentino Rossi’s record. The combination of the sport’s most successful rider and its most competitive bike has proven to be a devastating force.
The Rise of Alex Márquez and the Ducati Dynasty
While Marc has been at the top, his brother Alex Márquez has proven to be his closest challenger. Riding for the Gresini Ducati satellite team, Alex has been a consistent podium finisher and even secured his maiden MotoGP victory in Spain. The Márquez brothers have frequently shared the top two spots on the podium, particularly in the Sprint races.
The season has been a testament to Ducati’s continued dominance. Ducati riders have won all but two of the Grands Prix and every single Sprint race to date. The Bologna factory’s bikes have once again proven to be the class of the field, with riders in both factory and satellite Ducati consistently performing at the front.
Key Storylines and Unexpected Twists
Beyond the Márquez-Ducati supremacy, several other storylines have defined the 2025 season:
Jorge Martín’s Difficult Move to Aprilia: The reigning world champion, Jorge Martín, made a high-profile switch to Aprilia Racing for 2025. However, his season was derailed early by a training injury and a subsequent crash at the Qatar Grand Prix, which left him out indefinitely. His return has been a struggle, but he has recently shown glimpses of pace, and his teammate, Marco Bezzecchi, has brought Aprilia a much-needed win and podium finishes.
The Struggles of Yamaha and Honda: Despite a new title sponsor for Honda (Castrol) and a new satellite team for Yamaha (Pramac), both Japanese manufacturers have continued to struggle for pace and results. Fabio Quartararo on the factory Yamaha has shown flashes of brilliance, securing pole positions, but the bike’s lack of straight-line speed has prevented him from converting them into Grand Prix wins. Honda, meanwhile, has only managed a single win from Johann Zarco in a rain-affected race at Le Mans.
Pedro Acosta’s Sophomore Season: Following a sensational rookie year, Pedro Acosta was promoted to the factory Red Bull KTM team. While he has been a strong performer, the KTM has not been able to match the dominant pace of the Ducatis, leaving Acosta to fight for podiums rather than race wins.
Pramac’s Switch to Yamaha: Prima Pramac Racing, a team that had a long and successful history with Ducati, made a significant move to become Yamaha’s new satellite team. This provides Yamaha with valuable additional data for development, and the team features a new rider line-up of Miguel Oliveira and Jack Miller.
Calendar and Remaining Races
The 2025 MotoGP season features an 22-round calendar, with new venues like the Balaton Park in Hungary and the return of the Argentinian Grand Prix. With the season nearing its conclusion, the remaining races will be crucial for the other riders and teams to salvage their seasons and for Márquez to cement his place in the record books. The championship will continue with the European leg before heading to the “flyaway” races in Asia and Australia, culminating in the season finale in Valencia.
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