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Shocking New MotoGP Sprint: Bezzecchi Wins, Marquez Falls

September 14, 2025

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Based on the latest reports from the MotoGP paddock, here is a summary of the key news:

San Marino GP: Sprint Race Results and Weekend Highlights

Marco Bezzecchi secured his first-ever MotoGP sprint victory as an Aprilia rider at the San Marino Grand Prix.¹ He took the win after a dramatic crash by championship leader Marc Marquez.²
Marc Marquez, who had won the previous eight sprints and 14 out of 15 this season, crashed out of the lead at Turn 15, marking a rare mistake for the championship frontrunner.³
Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio completed the podium in second and third place, respectively.⁴
Fabio Quartararo, who had a strong qualifying, also crashed out of the sprint race.⁵

Despite the crash, Marc Marquez continues to hold a significant lead in the championship standings with 487 points.⁶
His brother, Alex Marquez, is in second place with 314 points.⁷
Francesco Bagnaia is currently in third with 237 points.⁸

Yamaha has unveiled its new V4-powered YZR-M1 prototype at Misano.⁹ The bike’s public debut was a wildcard entry with test rider Augusto Fernandez, with Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins set to ride it in the post-race test.¹⁰
Joan Mir sat out the Saturday action in Misano due to neck discomfort from a crash on Friday.¹¹
Ducati has clinched the 2025 Constructors’ Championship, a testament to their continued dominance in the series.¹²
The Grand Prix Commission has confirmed new rules, including an extended Tissot Sprint grid procedure and new fuel specifications for 2027, which will be 100% non-fossil.¹³

MotoE will be on hiatus following the 2025 season.¹⁴
Liberty Media’s acquisition of MotoGP has been approved by the European Commission, finalizing the deal.
A new MotoGP Hall of Fame has been launched in Rimini to celebrate the sport’s champions.¹⁵
Pirelli will become the single tire supplier for MotoGP, Moto2, and Moto3 from 2027.
A new Harley-Davidson championship series is set to launch in 2026, with races at six MotoGP weekends.

Marc Marquez’s Rare Mistake: The biggest story from the Sprint was Marc Marquez’s crash. It was his first major error and a DNF in a Sprint race since the Austrian Grand Prix last year, ending his impressive streak of eight consecutive wins. He explained the crash by saying, “Nobody is perfect,” and attributed it to pushing too hard and going a bit wide at Turn 15. Despite the setback, he remains calm and focused on the championship, noting that his lead of 173 points is substantial.
Francesco Bagnaia’s Struggles Continue: Defending champion Francesco Bagnaia had a difficult weekend. After a promising Friday practice where he was fourth-fastest, he qualified eighth and finished a disappointing 13th in the Sprint. He expressed his frustration, stating he was “living a nightmare” and couldn’t explain what went wrong with his bike from the start of the race. This ongoing struggle is a major concern for him and his team as they try to close the points gap.
Yamaha’s New V4 Prototype: The new V4-powered Yamaha YZR-M1 made its race weekend debut as a wildcard entry with test rider Augusto Fernandez. It finished 18th in the Sprint. The bike’s performance is a key focus for the team, with factory riders Fabio Quartararo and Alex Rins set to test it during the official post-race test at Misano. Quartararo had a strong qualifying, earning a front-row start, but crashed in the Sprint due to a “strange feeling” and tire vibration.

Joan Mir missed Saturday’s action due to a neck injury from a crash on Friday.
The Grand Prix Commission announced new regulations, including a new grid procedure for the Tissot Sprint and a move to 100% non-fossil fuels by 2027.
Pirelli will become the sole tire supplier for all three MotoGP classes (MotoGP, Moto2, Moto3) from 2027.

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