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Marc Marquez Triumph and Record Crowd Raise Safety Concerns at Sachsenring

Organizers negotiate a MotoGP contract extension through 2031 following rider demands for expanded runoff areas

Marc Marquez in der Kurve
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Overview

  • A record 256,441 spectators attended the 2025 German Grand Prix at Sachsenring, marking the fourth consecutive year of new attendance highs.
  • Marc Marquez secured his 69th MotoGP victory in his 200th start with a margin of more than seven seconds.
  • Alex Marquez earned his 50th career podium in his 100th start despite competing on a recently injured hand.
  • Eight riders crashed—six in turn 1—leaving only ten finishers and prompting calls for larger runoff zones at turns 5 and 8.
  • ADAC and Dorna have opened ticket sales for the 2026 German Grand Prix and are finalizing a contract extension to keep MotoGP at Sachsenring through at least 2031.