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Marc Marquez Clinches Argentina MotoGP, Edging Out Brother Alex

Marc Marquez continues his dominant start to the season, holding off a strong challenge from younger brother Alex Marquez to secure his 90th career win.

MotoGP - Argentina Grand Prix - Autodromo Termas de Rio Hondo, Santiago del Estero, Argentina - March 16, 2025 Ducati Lenovo Team's Marc Marquez celebrates as he sprays champagne on the podium after winning the race with second placed BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP's Alex Marquez REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian/File Photo
MotoGP - Argentina Grand Prix - Autodromo Termas de Rio Hondo, Santiago del Estero, Argentina - March 15, 2025 Ducati Lenovo Team's Marc Marquez celebrates with champagne on the podium after winning the sprint race alongside second placed BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP's Alex Marquez and third placed Ducati Lenovo Team's Francesco Bagnaia REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian
MotoGP - Argentina Grand Prix - Autodromo Termas de Rio Hondo, Santiago del Estero, Argentina - March 15, 2025 Ducati Lenovo Team's Marc Marquez sprays champagne on the podium as he celebrates after winning the sprint race REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian
MotoGP - Argentina Grand Prix - Autodromo Termas de Rio Hondo, Santiago del Estero, Argentina - March 15, 2025 Ducati Lenovo Team's Marc Marquez poses for a photo with his medal on the podium as he celebrates after winning the sprint race REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

Overview

  • Marc Marquez won the Argentina Grand Prix, marking his second consecutive victory of the 2025 MotoGP season after also triumphing in Thailand.
  • Alex Marquez, Marc's younger brother, led much of the race but ultimately finished second, marking his fourth runner-up finish of the season and bringing him closer to his first MotoGP victory.
  • The Marquez brothers have now made history by finishing first and second in consecutive races, a feat not achieved in MotoGP for 76 years.
  • Marc's victory solidifies his lead in the championship standings with 74 points, while Alex sits 16 points behind in second place, ahead of Francesco Bagnaia in third.
  • The race also saw a collision between Fabio Quartararo and Marco Bezzecchi at the start, while world champion Jorge Martin remains sidelined due to injuries sustained earlier in the season.